Exclusion Problems and the Cardinality of Logical Space
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DOI: 10.1007/s10992-016-9412-z
Abstract: Wittgenstein’s atomist picture, as embodied in his Tractatus, is initially very appealing. However, it faces the famous colour-exclusion problem. In this paper, I shall explain when the atomist picture can be defended (in principle) in… read more here.
Keywords: exclusion; atomist picture; logical space; problem ... See more keywords
Material People in Logical Space
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DOI: 10.1080/00048402.2020.1811740
Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper defends a controversial view about personal identity. It argues that it is possible to endorse both Phenomenalism and Materialism about persons. Phenomenalism is the view that personal identity is grounded in phenomenal… read more here.
Keywords: people logical; material people; paper; personal identity ... See more keywords
Projective Geometry in Logical Space: Rethinking Tractarian Thoughts
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DOI: 10.1080/09672559.2017.1404623
Abstract: Abstract Customary interpretations state that Tractarian thoughts are pictures, and, a fortiori, facts. I argue that important difficulties are unavoidable if we assume this standard view, and I propose a reading of the concept taking… read more here.
Keywords: thoughts projective; projective geometry; tractarian thoughts; geometry ... See more keywords