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> By "object," I just mean "a thing in the world." We can talk in particulars: a candle, a ship, whatever. That is still a vague definition. Are you talking ab
by ucaetano 8y ago
> By "object," I just mean "a thing in the world." We can talk in particulars: a candle, a ship, whatever.
That is still a vague definition. Are you talking about the set of matter (atoms, etc.) in their certain relative positions and interactions? Are you talking about the general usefulness?
Defining object in this sense (as in the object "ship of Theseus") will solve the problem of SoT.
- andrepd 8y agoThat is exactly the question. When, in your daily life, or in law, or in your dealings, you talk about an "object", which do you mean?