No, he recognizes that there is no metaphysical distinction. — Thorongil
Thus individuation- empirical distinction between persons- is recognized to be illusory. — jancanc
Isn't this inconsistent; that is, these two conditions can't both possibly be true? — jancanc
So you think this understanding of "illusory" "saves" him from the inconsistency I outlined above?: — jancanc
The only caveat here is that this doesn't mean phenomena are unreal, only that, in comparison with the will, their reality is derivative. — Thorongil
you mention Platonic Ideas....for myself, he seems to be a bit confused about their ontological status at times — jancanc
No, we are making a distinction between individuals who have experiences (empirically derived) and the will, which is metaphysically derived. These are two different realms, but they can co-exist.Isn't this inconsistent; that is, these two conditions can't both possibly be true? — jancanc
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