Abstract
Extended simples are fruitfully discussed in metaphysics. They are entities which are located in a complex region of space but do not themselves have parts. In this paper, I will discuss unextended complexes: entities which are not located at a complex region of space but do themselves have parts. In particular, I focus on one type of unextended complex: pointy complexes. Four areas are indicated where pointy complexes might prove philosophically useful. Unextended complexes are therefore philosophically fruitful, in much the same way as extended simples.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 257-264 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Thought: A Journal of Philosophy |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Dec 2016 |
Keywords
- material objects
- space
- gunk
- metaphysics
- location
- extended simples
- Mereology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Philosophy