ontology

Realis Modality

Realis modality explores the philosophical concept of how things can be considered real or actual. It delves into the nature…

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Part-Whole Schema

The Part-Whole Schema describes the relationship between a whole and its constituent parts. It's fundamental for understanding how entities are…

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Generic-Specific Lexical Relation

A generic-specific lexical relation links a general term to a more specific one. This hierarchical structure is fundamental in understanding…

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Truthmakers: Grounding Propositions in Reality

Truthmakers are entities in the world that make propositions true. They ground abstract truths in concrete reality, explaining why a…

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Singular Proposition

A singular proposition asserts something about a specific, unique individual or object, distinguishing it from general statements about categories or…

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Quine’s Dictum: Ontological Commitment in Logic

Quine's dictum, "To be is to be the value of a variable," posits that ontological commitment arises from the variables…

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Plato’s Beard: Quine’s Metaphor for Non-Existent Entities

Plato's beard, a metaphor coined by W.V.O. Quine, explores the philosophical challenge of how we talk about and attribute properties…

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Nominalism Explained

Nominalism posits that abstract concepts, general terms, and universals lack independent existence, serving merely as names or labels for collections…

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The Necessity of Identity

The principle of the necessity of identity asserts that if two objects are identical, this identity holds true across all…

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Monism

Monism posits that reality is composed of a single fundamental substance or principle. This contrasts with dualism and pluralism, offering…

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