Combining Philosophers

Ideas for H.Putnam/P.Oppenheim, Thomas Aquinas and Gary Gutting

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

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The definitions expressing identity are used to sort things [Aquinas]

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If definitions must be general, and general terms can't individuate, then Socrates can't be defined [Aquinas, by Cover/O'Leary-Hawthorne]