I don´t think sheaves necessarily entail ontological hypostatization. Sheaves might be a method of constructing different forms of seeings-as, far from ontological hypostasis. Of course, this should not be an all-encompassing solution, but a piecemeal one to certain problems.
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If sheaves are models then why say sheaves are everywhere. The modesty of a model's ambitions is aa key to its success.
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I feeling like someone is avoiding a Skype call/fist-fight over this
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You know my Skype id, I'm waiting like a parasite hungry for a potential host.
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Do you think that category theory provides a better examination of the conceptual structure of universalism? I mean, a better grasp of a such structure as a generative field between understanding and action? Zalamea's take on Witt. through "sheaves" is indeed a little mystical
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DO you think Zalamea's Wittgenstein has a "mystical" grasp of sheaves? Didn´t pick that up. Of course the transpecial thinking is a bit far fetched, but I think it is more like a philosophical fiction that can be useful instead of "Mystical" in the sense of being intractable.
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yes, I finished Synthetic Philosophy still not really understanding what he finds so powerful about category theory. one feels that he is constantly telling you about something amazing happening in the next room, without ever opening the door.
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on the other hand, Giuseppe Longo's 35-page 'review' of the book is a deeply enjoyable and informative read
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Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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in the hole?
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well she might want to have a casserolle with some ceviche in it
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