Abstract and Concrete Individuals and Projection

RACLAVSKÝ, Jiří. Abstract and Concrete Individuals and Projection. Organon F. Bratislava: Filozofický ústav SAV, 2017, vol. 24, Supplementary Issue, p. 74-88. ISSN 1335-0668.

Basic information

• Original name: Abstract and Concrete Individuals and Projection
• Authors: RACLAVSKÝ, Jiří (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution).
• Edition: Organon F, Bratislava, Filozofický ústav SAV, 2017, 1335-0668.

Other information

• Original language: English
• Type of outcome: Article in a journal
• Field of Study: 60301 Philosophy, History and Philosophy of science and technology
• Country of publisher: Slovakia
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• RIV identification code: RIV/00216224:14210/17:00096145
• Organization unit: Faculty of Arts
• UT WoS: 000397837800006
• Keywords in English: individuals; particulars; Ship of Theseus; Polish logician; reidentification
• Tags: rivok
• Tags: International impact, Reviewed

Abstract

Two kinds of individuals are distinguished: abstract and concrete. Whereas abstract individuals belong to our conceptual sphere, concrete individuals (i.e. particulars) individuate the world of matter. A subject investigating the external world projects abstract individuals onto concrete ones. The proposal offers a solution to various metaphysical and epistemological puzzles concerned with individuals, e.g., the Ship of Theseus, the Polish Logician, problems with reidentification, or proper names.

Links

• ROZV/24/FF/KFIL2/2014, interní kód MU: Name: Stimulace VaV výkonu Filozofické fakulty - Raclavský

Investor: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR