Philosophy Wire by Spiros Kakos [2011-06-03]: The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry gave its final approval for the addition of 2 new elements into the periodic table [source: web news]. After that these two new elements officially “exist”, said the Union. This is how “reality” is dictated, ladies and gentlemen. With decrees and announcements. Leave the philosophy aside! If “Committee” doesn’t say so, it is not there!!!
PS. And with the ability to add as many electrons, protons and neutrons we want to, nothing can stop us! We will decide to make “existent” as many elements as we want!!!
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