This abstract discusses the philosophical concept of degrees of reality, where existence is viewed not as a binary state but as a gradable quality. Some thinkers suggest that reality can be compared and measured, allowing for the classification of certain entities as more real than others. This approach differs significantly from traditional modal logic, which typically distinguishes only between the actual, the probable, and the possible. By proposing a hierarchical structure of being, the text explores the idea that reality possesses a scalar dimension, suggesting that entities can exhibit varying levels of ontological fullness or intensity. This perspective shifts the focus from simple existence to the qualitative aspects of being, challenging the notion of a uniform reality and inviting a deeper metaphysical analysis. The consideration of reality as a gradable phenomenon fundamentally impacts how we understand the nature of the world and the relationships between different types of entities within a broader ontological framework, moving beyond mere logic into the essence of being.
Skutečnost – „stupně“
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◆ philosophical diary – record, Czech, origin: 25. 1. 2009
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Skutečnost – „stupně“
Někteří myslitelé považují za možné, že „skutečnost“ věcí lze srovnávat, takříkajíc „měřit“, a že je možno shledávat, že některé jsou skutečnější a jiné méně skutečné. Zde ovšem nejde o pouhou modalitu v tradičním smyslu (v němž se „skutečné“ ještě odlišovalo na tři možné mody, totiž na to, co je plně skutečné, co je pravděpodobné a co je možné).
(Písek, 090125-1.)