inobjects

Inobjects is a term used in theoretical computer science and philosophy of information to describe abstract entities that possess properties or characteristics but do not exist as physical objects in the real world. Unlike tangible items such as a chair or a planet, inobjects are conceptual and exist solely within a framework of definitions, rules, or a specific system of thought.

Examples of inobjects can include mathematical concepts like prime numbers, logical propositions such as "all men are mortal," or even fictional characters like Sherlock Holmes. These entities can be reasoned about, analyzed, and have relationships with other inobjects or concepts. They are "in" a system of discourse or knowledge, hence the name "inobject."

The concept of inobjects is often contrasted with "outobjects," which refer to entities that exist independently of any conceptual system. For instance, a specific rock is an outobject, whereas the concept of "rockness" or the mathematical definition of a geometric shape might be considered an inobject. The distinction helps in understanding how different kinds of knowledge and reasoning are structured and how we interact with abstract versus concrete entities. The study of inobjects contributes to discussions in ontology, the branch of metaphysics concerned with the nature of being.