Phenomenalism or the Causal Theory of Objects

Abstract In this short piece I critically evaluate the question of whether what I call the causal theory of objects might be a more plausible alternative to the phenomenalism Pelczar ddefends in his recent book.

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Philosophia
Published
2025-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s11406-025-00867-0
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Architecture and Art History Studies
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Phenomenalism or the Causal Theory of Objects

Richard Fumerton
Philosophia
Architecture and Art History Studies
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Phenomenalism or the Causal Theory of Objects

Richard Fumerton
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Abstract In this short piece I critically evaluate the question of whether what I call the causal theory of objects might be a more plausible alternative to the phenomenalism Pelczar ddefends in his recent book.

PhilosophiaVol. 53(2)
University of Iowa (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 86%
Architecture and Art History Studies
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