Vague Identity and Vague Objects

Garrett, Brian; Joven Joaquin, Jeremiah

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Vague Identity and Vague Objects

Date

2022

Authors

Garrett, Brian

Joven Joaquin, Jeremiah

Abstract

In this discussion I want to argue – with certain qualifications – that there cannot be any vague identities, and to outline reasons for scepticism about the view that the world contains vague objects. I also argue that even if there were vague identities, this would lend no support to the vague objects view.