Montero Doesn't Think Defining "Physical" by Pointing to Some Clear

question 191

Multiple Choice

Montero doesn't think defining "physical" by pointing to some clear examples, like rocks and trees, will work because

• A) In some ways, quarks are very unlike rocks and trees, but we think quarks are physical.
• B) In some ways, beliefs and desires are similar to rocks and trees.
• C) Rocks and trees themselves may not be physical if idealism is true.
• D) All of the above.

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