Type: article
Abstract: In this paper, I propose several definitions of existence. I begin with a foundational “first definition” and then introduce further definitions based on denotation, morphisms, and terminal objects. The first definition characterizes existence as that \bf which is named and spoken of, while allowing for the possibility that existence is not exhausted by what is actually spoken\rm. The subsequent definitions are presented as systematic refinements of this initial idea. I also provide a preliminary discussion of these definitions and indicate directions for future work.
Author: Inoué, Takao
Institution: Yamato University
Language: English
Subfield: Philosophy
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7119570599