Bundle theory — Bundle theory, originated by the 18th century Scottish philosopher David Hume, is the ontological theory about objecthood in which an object consists only of a collection (bundle) of properties, relations or tropes. According to bundle theory, an … Wikipedia
bundle theory — of the mind or self … Philosophy dictionary
bundle theory of the mind or self — The view, particularly associated with Hume but anticipated in Buddhism, that we have no reason to think in terms of a single unified self that owns a variety of experiences or states; we only have access to the succession of states themselves.… … Philosophy dictionary
Bundle — may refer to:In mathematics: * Fiber bundle, in particular in topology, a space that looks locally like a product space *Bundle (mathematics), a generalization of a fiber bundle dropping the condition of a local product structureIn medicine: *… … Wikipedia
theory — /thee euh ree, thear ee/, n., pl. theories. 1. a coherent group of general propositions used as principles of explanation for a class of phenomena: Einstein s theory of relativity. 2. a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural, in… … Universalium
Bundle gerbe — In mathematics, a bundle gerbe is a geometrical model of certain 1 gerbes with connection, or equivalently of a 2 class in Deligne cohomology. Topology U (1) principal bundles over a space M (see circle bundle) are geometrical realizations of 1… … Wikipedia
Bundle adjustment — right|thumb|A sparse matrix obtained when solving a modestlysized bundle adjustment problem. This is the sparsity pattern of a 992x992 normal equations(i.e. approximate Hessian) matrix. Black regions correspond to nonzero blocks.Given a set of… … Wikipedia
no-ownership theory — Theory of the self that rejects the model of a single unified owner of many experiences, usually in favour of some version of a bundle theory . See also atman, personal identity … Philosophy dictionary
Bundle of rays — Ray Ray, n. [OF. rai, F. rais, fr. L. radius a beam or ray, staff, rod, spoke of a wheel. Cf. {Radius}.] 1. One of a number of lines or parts diverging from a common point or center, like the radii of a circle; as, a star of six rays. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Substance theory — Substance theory, or substance attribute theory, is an ontological theory about objecthood, positing that a substance is distinct from its properties. Substance is a core concept of ontology and metaphysics. Indeed, philosophies may be divided… … Wikipedia
