The Natural Definition of Reality

Aporia 23 (2):13-23 (2013)
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Abstract

The problem with ontological commitment is that when we symbolize the statements that we make about what 'exists' or what is 'real', they do not always translate to exactly that which we intend to express. In this essay, I explore the relation between 'Reality' and how we describe reality. I evaluate the accounts of three prominent philosophers on the topic, address their shortcomings, and introduce my own account; which I call "The Natural Definition of Reality".

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Jonathan Ochs
University of Maryland, College Park

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