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Alexandre Declos1, Vincent Grandjean2

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Mereological Anti-Conservatism, a novel philosophical stance, argues that complex objects exist while everyday items do not. This theory offers solutions to problems plaguing traditional views on object persistence and composition.

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  • Metaphysics
  • Philosophy of Objects

Background:

  • The Special Composition Question (SCQ) explores conditions under which objects compose other objects.
  • Traditional answers include Nihilism, Universalism, and Conservatism, each with inherent challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and defend Mereological Anti-Conservatism as a viable alternative to existing theories.
  • To demonstrate how Anti-Conservatism addresses limitations of Conservatism.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical analysis and argumentation.
  • Derivation of Anti-Conservatism from established metaphysical theories.
  • Comparative analysis with Conservatism across various philosophical problems.

Main Results:

  • Mereological Anti-Conservatism posits the existence of extraordinary objects while denying ordinary ones.
  • This view resolves issues of vagueness, change, persistence, and common sense shortcomings found in Conservatism.
  • Anti-Conservatism presents a more plausible framework when considering diverse possible world realities.

Conclusions:

  • Mereological Anti-Conservatism is a logically derived and potentially superior answer to the SCQ.
  • The implausibility of Anti-Conservatism implies a similar implausibility for Conservatism due to structural similarities.