&gt; &gt; As far as I can see there are four possible outcomes to Ian's
&gt; &gt; approach.
&gt; &gt;
&gt; &gt; 1. Ian solves the problem that previous philosophers have
&gt; &gt; failed to solve
&gt; &gt; and creates a single ontology that everyone agrees is how the
&gt; &gt; world is.
&gt; &gt;
&gt; &gt; 2. Ian recreates one of the possibilities that are already
&gt; &gt; known about.
&gt; &gt;
&gt; &gt; 3. Ian creates a new ontology with a different world
&gt; &gt; viewpoint than those
&gt; &gt; already 