Monday, November 23, 2009

on certainty 168


168.  But now, what part is played by the presupposition that a substance A always reacts to a substance B in the same way, given the same circumstances? Or is that part of the definition of a substance?



what part does such a presupposition play?

like any presupposition –

it will function as a basis for thought and action

it will provide a focus

even if it is part of the definition of a substance –

like any proposal –

it will be open to question –

open to doubt


© greg t.charlton. 2009.