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Material Objects and Essential Bundle Theory

BARKER, STEPHEN; Jago, Mark

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STEPHEN BARKER STEPHEN.BARKER@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Associate Professor and Reader in Philosophy

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MARK JAGO MARK.JAGO@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Philosophy



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Abstract

In this paper we present a new metaphysical theory of material objects. On our theory, objects are bundles of property instances, where those properties give the nature or essence of that object. We call the theory essential bundle theory. Property possession is not analysed as bundle-membership, as in traditional bundle theories, since accidental properties are not included in the object’s bundle. We have a different story to tell about accidental property possession. This move reaps many benefits. Essential bundle theory delivers a simple theory of the essential properties of material objects; an explanation of how object coincidence can arise; an actual-world ground for modal differences between coincident objects; a simple story about intrinsic properties; and a plausible account of certain ubiquitous cases of causal overdetermination.

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BARKER, S., & Jago, M. (2018). Material Objects and Essential Bundle Theory. Philosophical Studies, 175(12), 2969-2986. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-017-0990-6

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Oct 3, 2017
Online Publication Date Oct 27, 2017
Publication Date 2018-12
Deposit Date Nov 9, 2020
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Philosophical Studies
Print ISSN 0554-0739
Publisher Philosophy Documentation Center
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 175
Issue 12
Pages 2969-2986
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-017-0990-6
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/5031399
Publisher URL https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11098-017-0990-6

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