Back to Black. (24th October 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Calosi, Claudio; Varzi, Achille C.
• Is Part Of: Ratio. Volume 29:Number 1(2016:Mar.)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 10
• Publication Date: 2014-10-24
• Subjects: Philosophy -- Periodicals; Analysis (Philosophy) -- Periodicals; 105
• DOI: 10.1111/rati.12082
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0034-0006

Abstract

Abstract: This is a brief sequel to Max Black's classic dialogue on the Identity of Indiscernibles. Interlocutor A defends the bundle theory by endorsing the (by now popular) view according to which Black's world does not contain two indiscernible spheres but rather a single, bi‐located sphere. His opponent, B, objects that A cannot distinguish such a world from a world with a single, uniquely located sphere, hence that the view in question adds nothing to A 's original response to Black's challenge. A is simply denying that there can be worlds with two or more indiscernible entities.