Fragmenting the Paradox of Material Constitution
Abstract
This paper brings fragmentalism to bear on the Paradox of Material Constitution. It begins by outlining a fragmentalist metametaphysics before presenting the Paradox and considering two fragmentalist solutions. The first solution identifies constituted objects with their constitutors. I argue that it does not work. The second solution is a fragmentalist version of standard constitution theory. I argue in favour of this theory.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Philosophy and History of Science
Origins and Evolution of Life
Philosophy and Theoretical Science
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Australasian Journal of Philosophy
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Pages
- 1–23
- Publication date
- 22 September 2026
- Language
- EN