

Ep. 138 - Fundamental Mereology w/Dr. Ross Inman
Nov 2, 2021
Join Dr. Ross Inman, an Associate Professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and editor on philosophical matters, as he dives into fundamental mereology and its metaphysical implications. He explores the fascinating nature of parts and wholes, touching on personal identity and the complexities of grounding. Inman also discusses myriological simples and the concept of 'gunk' while considering foundationalism and the role of God in grounding reality. This thought-provoking conversation navigates the intricate relationships among substances, aggregates, and identity.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Mereology: Parts and Wholes in Philosophy
03:16 • 17min
Exploring Myriological Simples and Gunky Worlds
20:17 • 3min
Foundationalism and the Nature of Reality
23:02 • 12min
Exploring the Ontological Structure of Substances and Aggregates
35:03 • 4min
Exploring Substance Priority in Mereology
39:01 • 2min
Exploring Ontological Complexity
40:46 • 25min
Exploring Substance and Identity
01:05:37 • 15min