October 10, 2025NoûsOpen Access

Towards a theory of presence

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Theory of presence reveals crucial insights into metaphysics, including persistence and ontology.

The theory suggests that presence involves having a delegate at a location, not just being there physically.
One significant implication is that an entity can be present at a place and yet not be located there, challenging traditional views.
The theory addresses fundamental metaphysical issues like persistence across time and theoretical frameworks for universals.
Application of the theory to the ontology of social entities and the concept of God provides a broader metaphysical framework.

Claudio Calosi (2025) studied this question.

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