Fundamental particles are fundamental because we've chosen t... - Schaffer, Jonathan

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"Fundamental particles are fundamental because we've chosen them to be so, not by metaphysical necessity."

Schaffer, Jonathan Wisdom

Philosopher American Born 1973 (age 53)

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