This text explores the philosophical process of reification, specifically the tendency to treat obvious non-objects as distinct entities or beings. The author traces the expansion of this conceptual approach from events to other aspects of reality, such as recurring patterns, rules, norms, and laws. A significant focus is placed on the emergence of constants in geometry and physics, which are viewed as products of this objectification process. The text highlights the inherent difficulties of this perspective; while it facilitates scientific description, it faces significant challenges when attempting to ontologically define abstract symbols, such as the Greek letter rho, as actual entities. This reflection critically examines how human thought constructs reality by transforming dynamic processes and abstract relationships into static conceptual categories. Ultimately, it raises fundamental questions regarding the relationship between linguistic expression, mathematical modeling, and the nature of existence within the framework of modern science and philosophy.
Nepředměty pojímané jako ,entity‘
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◆ philosophical diary – record, Czech, origin: 19. 6. 2019
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Nepředměty pojímané jako ,entity‘
Zpředmětňování zřejmých ne-předmětů se z událostí poměrně rychle rozšířilo i na jiné stránky (aspekty) skutečnosti, např. na opakující se prvky, na pravidla a normy, a posléze na zákonitosti. Odtud byl už jenom malý krok k tzv. konstantám (ať už v geometrii nebo i ve fyzice). Ale tím se zároveň stalo nesnadným, ne-li nemožným, chápat třeba ,ρ‘ jako entitu (jsoucno).
(Písek, 190619-2.)