Result · Metaphysics Frontier problem Resolved

Mereological Composition

The Special Composition Question (when do parts compose a whole?) is dissolved: parts compose if and only if their colimit exists in the admissible categor…

Philosophy High impact frontier problem ONT Book VII

Overview

The Special Composition Question (when do parts compose a whole?) is dissolved: parts compose if and only if their colimit exists in the admissible category. Composition is structural, not mysterious.

Result Statement

SCQ dissolved: parts compose iff colimit exists in admissible category. Composition is structural. Status: Resolved.