Existence in Meinongianism and Necessitism: A Merely Verbal Dispute

Palavras-chave: existence, meinongianism, necessitism, merely verbal dispute

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On the one hand, according to Meinongianism, there are two types of objects: those that exist and those that do not (which subsist). Moreover, among the objects that subsist, there is a special class of entities that are ‘beyond being’ (Nichtsein), such as impossible objects and fictional objects. On the other hand, according to necessitism, there are two types of objects: those that S-exist and those that L-exist. Furthermore, there is a third category of objects that do not L-exist, as their intended terms fail to refer—such as impossible objects and fictional objects.
In this discussion, I will argue that the dispute between the Meinongianist and the Necessitist regarding the significance of existence is merely verbal and that both frameworks ultimately endorse a three-category ontology.

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2026-02-16
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Conde Borrego, V. (2026). Existence in Meinongianism and Necessitism: A Merely Verbal Dispute. Revista de Filosofía, 51(2), 325-330. https://doi.org/10.5209/resf.101106
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