课程名称︰形上学 课程性质︰哲学系必带 课程教师：邓敦民 开课学院：哲学系 开课系所︰文学院 考试日期（年月日）︰2019年06月20日 考试时限（分钟）：180分钟 是否需发放奖励金：是 （如未明确表示，则不予发放） 试题 : Metaphysics 2019 NTU Philosophy Final Exam 20 June 2019 Time: 14:20- 17:20 (3hr) ─────────────────────────────────────── Answer TWO of the following questions in a seperate answer sheet. 1.Consider the following argument for tealism. "There are a number of particu- lar objects, say, a, b, c, ..., and so on, to which we may truly apply the predicate F (i.e. such that it is true to say that a is F, b is F, and so on). But why can all these objects be truely said to be F? This requires an explanation. So there must be something about these objects in virtue of which they are all F, and this something is what we call a universal. For example, there are red houses, red noses, red sunsets, and so on. So there must be something about these objects in virtue of which they are all red-- i.e. the universal redness. Consequently, universals exist." Do you find this argument compelling? If so, elaborate it against possible oblections. If not, provide your own objection. 2.Some philosophers think we need to explain why several different objects may share the same attribute. Some philosophers think there is no such need. Which view do you think is correct? Provide your own argument supporting your answer. 3.According to the substratum theory, a particular is constituted by a group of properties, together with an entity called 'substratum' which possesses these properties and which differentiates it from other particulars. Against this view, it is objected that the very notion of a 'substratum' is dubious, for in itself the substratum has no properties, but it is absurd (or at least quite mysterious) to suppose there is any entity with no properties at all. Do you think this objection is compelling? If so, elaborate it showing how it refutes the substratum theory. If not, offer your own response defen- ding the substratum theory. 4.Suppose a sculptor creates a statue of Goliath on Monday by sticking two pieces of clay together, such that he simultaneously brings into existence a new piece of clay and a statue of Goliath. Suppose the sculptor destroys his owrk on Tuesday by smashing the statue, such that he simultaneously termina- tes the careers of both the piece of clay and the statue. Now, let 'Goliath' be the name for the statue, and 'Lumpl' for the piece of clay in question. So, clearly, Goliath is identical with Lumpl, for they share all the same physical and historical properties, and they conincide in all of their care- ers. But it is equally clear that Goliath isn't identical with Lumpl, for they have different modal properties: Goliath could survive losing a hand, but Lumpl couldn't surving losing any part. How would you deal with these conflicting intuitions? Provide your own diagnosis of the problem and offer your own justification. --

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