Aleksandr Kulieshov

Abstract Objects in a Metaphysical Perspective

Číslo: 2/2018
Periodikum: Path of Science
DOI: 10.22178/pos.31-1

Klíčová slova: Metaphysics; abstract objects; metaphysical realism; nominalism; forms; spatio-temporal characteristics; grounding

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Anotace: The article presents an unconventional although not absolutely unprecedented view on abstract objects defending the position of metaphysical realism. It is argued that abstract objects taken in purely ontological sense are the forms of objects. The forms possess some common characteristics of abstract objects, they can exist not in physical space and time and play a grounding role in their relation to concrete objects. It is stated that commonly discussed abstract objects – properties, kinds, mathematical objects – are forms.