Ordinary Objects by Amie L. Thomasson
A concise, accessible defense of the reality and philosophical importance of everyday things, arguing against eliminative and reductionist views that would collapse tables, chairs, and persons into merely scientific constructs. The book examines core metaphysical issues—composition, parts and wholes, identity over time, and persistence through change—and shows how careful attention to our concepts and ordinary language supports the ontological status of ordinary objects. It develops a methodological stance that blends conceptual analysis with philosophical reflection to resist overly revisionary accounts and to connect metaphysical theorizing with ordinary practice.
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