The Difference Between Ontology and Metaphysics, Explained

And a case study in applying abstract philosophy to the real world

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“Things-in-the-world”, obviously, exist, but what about the tropes we ascribe to these things? Do they exist? And if so, what shape(s) do they take?

I’m pulling your leg, I swear, please stay. No philosophical word vomit here…