Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Eubulides, Hilary Putnam and Gottfried Leibniz

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2. Reason / D. Definition / 1. Definitions

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'Nominal' definitions just list distinguishing characteristics [Leibniz]

2. Reason / D. Definition / 3. Types of Definition

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A nominal definition is of the qualities, but the real definition is of the essential inner structure [Leibniz]

2. Reason / D. Definition / 4. Real Definition

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Definitions can only be real if the item is possible [Leibniz]

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One essence can be expressed by several definitions [Leibniz]

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If our ideas of a thing are imperfect, the thing can have several unconnected definitions [Leibniz]

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Real definitions, unlike nominal definitions, display possibilities [Leibniz]

2. Reason / D. Definition / 5. Genus and Differentia

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Genus and differentia might be swapped, and 'rational animal' become 'animable rational' [Leibniz]