The harmony of grounding

Abstract Mereological harmony is the idea that mereological structure of objects mirrors locations. Grounding there a similar mirroring between grounding and Our goal in this paper exploratory: we introduce then explore two notions harmony: locative structural. We outline potential structural principles for grounding, show which these may entail, or be entailed by, harmony. present case study harmony, by applying it to Schaffer’s (in Philos Rev 119(1):31, 2010a) specific version priority monism. that, given strong form Schaffer-style monism inconsistent, but inconsistency can resolved offering bespoke use demonstrate broader tension within certain packages metaphysical views, including versions pluralism. close briefly considering against