Philosophical novice/intermediate

Theology novice

Let XN:be

Simples the only things the Nihilist holds to that they say exists

Let A:be

The Arrangement order (aka the X)

wise property (property name wise)

Let U:be

A Structural Unity Principle either the holder or laws that explain the arrangement order

Let O(y):be

Ontological commitment which claiming y

exists in the worlds furniture system

Let P:be

Persistence/Tracking of an observed phenomena

L1. ∀x(O(x)→Simple(x))

Nihilists hold that only simples exist but composite objects do not exist

L2.

P⟺A(x1,xn)

To track reality the Nihilist must focus on the Arrangemental order

(A)

of those simples

L3.

□(A(x1,xn )→U)

Necessarily any arrangemental order

(A)

requires a structural unity principle

(U)

to basically explain why they stay arranged over time

L4.

(U=Mental Projectile)∨O(U)

The holder

(U)

Is either just in our heads/mind that we think of or its a real feature of the world

L5.

(U=Mental Projection)→¬P

If

(U) itself

isn't real/fictional then theres no objective reason the simples move together which concludes that the Nihilist themselves fail to track persistent phenomena of their stance.

L6.

O(U)→¬(Mereological Nihilism)

If

(U) itself

is a real fundamental feature of the world over and above the simples order then simples only is false

COL.

∴¬P∨¬(Mereological Nihilism)

Therefore Either the Nihilist cant explain why the world stays together or they have to admit a structural order/structure exists that makes their Nihilism move back toward Realism

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