Nonexistence Without Nonexistents (original) (raw)

The concept of existence as a property has deep philosophical roots, dating back to thinkers like Plato. This paper argues that if existence is a property, then nonexistence must also be considered a property, despite common intuitions that deny the absurdity of such a claim. By examining the implications of this view, and responding to potential criticisms from Radical Realism and Aristotelian perspectives, the author defends a Deflationist position which allows us to contend with negative existentials without asserting the existence of nonentities, illustrating how statements about nonexistents can be meaningfully articulated in philosophical discourse.