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On the Principle of Uniform Solution: a reply to Smith

Authors :
Priest, Graham
Source :
Mind. Jan, 2000, Vol. 109 Issue 433, p123, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Nicholas J.J. Smith argues that the Principle of Uniform Solution is valid only relative to a particular level of abstraction, but his argument is flawed because he assumes that all levels are equal. On the contrary, the level of the relevant cause is the appropriate level of abstraction. For paradoxes of self-reference, the level of the Inclosure Schema is the correct level of abstraction.

Details

ISSN :
00264423
Volume :
109
Issue :
433
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Mind
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.62094758