 I happen to think this makes sense.
&gt;
&gt;NB - the example is not about the general terms 'clay' and 'statue' - but
&gt;about a particular clay statue.

Yes, that is the point of view that Whitehead would take,
it is the point of view that Peirce would take, and it is
also the point of view that Aristotle would take.  I don't
know anybody, except perhaps Nicola, who would seriously
consider any other position.

&gt;I am not sure how you saying you want people to take a Whiteheadian view
&gt;differs from