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The mereological theory of odors

Roberto Casati
François Le Corre
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We propose the mereological theory of odors, according to which odors are proper parts of concrete objects. We distinguish between object solid core and gaseous periphery; the odor is the periphery and plays a role in olfactory perception similar to the role played by surfaces in visual and tactile perception. Some epistemological and metaphysical consequences of the theory are explored, in particular the fact that objects are larger than they visually appear, and that smell turns out to be more accurate than both vision and touch. In the context of dealing with infectious diseases transmitted by airborne particles, a reconceptualization of odors could be leveraged for inducing better mental representations and protective measures.

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ijn_02571705 , version 1 (13-05-2020)

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Roberto Casati, François Le Corre. The mereological theory of odors. 2020. ⟨ijn_02571705⟩
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