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The Distinctness of Objects Near and Far

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Philosophers working on the metaphysics of persistence typically do not extend their views to the distinctness of objects at a single time. I argue that we can provide criteria to distinguish objects across time if and only if we can provide criteria to distinguish objects at a time. Furthermore, I endorse a stronger claim. If either diachronic or synchronic distinctness facts have an analysis, then they have a common analysis. In other words, we should analyze diachronic and synchronic distinctness facts in the same way.

Source: Philosophy and Phenomenological Research

DOI: 10.1111/phpr.70086

Author: Erica Shumener

Institution: Syracuse University

Language: English

Topic: Philosophy and Theoretical Science

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,900

Funders: Syracuse University, Texas Tech University, University of Pittsburgh, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México