Oxford, England: Oxford University Press UK (2016)
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Philosophers have long been tempted by the idea that objects and properties are abstractions from the facts. But how is this abstraction supposed to go? If the objects and properties aren't 'already' there, how do the facts give rise to them? Jason Turner develops and defends a novel answer to this question: The facts are arranged in a quasi-geometric 'logical space', and objects and properties arise from different quasi-geometric structures in this space.
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This gives a very general overview of the book. Factalism is briefly assessed and evaluated. The author’s position in respect of it as a plausible approach is revealed. There follows a reflection on the value of a book such as this.
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