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Hylomorphism and Part-Whole Realism
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Mereonominalism, holonominalism, and part-whole realism represent competing views on the metaphysics of parts and wholes. Mereonominalism claims that what parts exist is a function of the concepts we use in describing composite wholes. Holonominalism claims that what composite wholes exist is a function of the concepts we use in describing things that can qualify as parts. Part-whole realism claims that parts and wholes exist independent of our concepts. I argue that all three views face problems, but that the problem facing part-whole realism can be solved by adopting a version of hylomorphism that takes its cue from Aristotle's account of form.
Title: Hylomorphism and Part-Whole Realism
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Mereonominalism, holonominalism, and part-whole realism represent competing views on the metaphysics of parts and wholes.
Mereonominalism claims that what parts exist is a function of the concepts we use in describing composite wholes.
Holonominalism claims that what composite wholes exist is a function of the concepts we use in describing things that can qualify as parts.
Part-whole realism claims that parts and wholes exist independent of our concepts.
I argue that all three views face problems, but that the problem facing part-whole realism can be solved by adopting a version of hylomorphism that takes its cue from Aristotle's account of form.
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