This study explores the ontological nature of semantic entities, particularly those categorized as non-existent, such as deities. It delves into the challenge posed by the principle of individuation within the realism-anti-realism debate, focusing on the philosophical viewpoints of concretism. Employing a blend of philosophical inquiry and literature review, the research aims to reexamine contemporary discussions on the philosophy of divinity and redefine the ontological status of religious semantic objects. Primary data are sourced from the seminal works of Alexius Meinong and Meinongian scholars concerning semantic object ontology. The findings suggest that believers adopt a realist stance towards their divine beliefs, necessitating an ontological commitment to the existence of God. However, the construction of divinity occurs within the realm of consciousness, with the object of representation existing independently of the mind while its content is determined by mental processes.
Key words: Concretism, Meinongianism, ontological status, ontological commitment, semantic’s object
DOI: 10.22250/2072-8662-2025-1-97-107
About the authors
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M. Rodinal Khair Khasri – Doctoral student, Universitas Gadjah Mada; 69HJ+F8P Jl. Olahraga, Karang Malang, Caturtunggal, Kec. Depok, Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia; m.rodinal.k@mail.ugm.ac.id |
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Mukhtasar Syamsuddin – DSc, Chair of the senate of the Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada; 69HJ+F8P Jl. Olahraga, Karang Malang, Caturtunggal, Kec. Depok, Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia; etsar@ugm.ac.id |
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Siti Murtiningsih – DSc, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada; 69HJ+F8P Jl. Olahraga, Karang Malang, Caturtunggal, Kec. Depok, Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia; stmurti@ugm.ac.id |