On The Status of Appearances

E. M. Recio
PHIL 111: Metaphysics
Department of Philosophy
Drexel University, Philadelphia PA 19104

21st February 2001

Abstract:

I will take a close look at C.D. Broad's ``penny'', deciding on the ontological status of appearances. I will determine if it is one ontological entity or many (multiplied indefinitely by a ghostly array of ``appearances''). Considering the apparent presence of separate entities, I will also weigh the other arguments held by Armstrong and Chisholm as to their explanation in more parsimonious ways.