Identity and Conceptual Systems
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https://doi.org/10.48160/18532330me9.232Keywords:
identity, conceptual systems, indiscernibility, metaphysics, philosophy of logicAbstract
Is identity fundamental to every conceptual system? In this article I intend to present reasons against the claim that every conceptual system presupposes the notion of identity. To address this debate I analyze the positions of Bueno (2014; 2017) and Krause and Arenhart (2015). While Bueno argues that identity is necessary for all conceptual systems, Krause and Arenhart present a series of objections against such position, thus defending that identity is not fundamental. I intend to show that the main objections presented by Krause and Arenhart do not affect Bueno’s theory because of a misinterpretation of his arguments. Finally, I will present some objections against Bueno that, hopefully, does not miss the target.
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