Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Hermarchus, R Keefe / P Smith and Epicurus

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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 5. Individuation / b. Individuation by properties

14524

Bodies are combinations of shape, size, resistance and weight [Epicurus]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 1. Unifying an Object / b. Unifying aggregates

14046

A 'body' is a conception of an aggregate, with properties defined by application conditions [Epicurus]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 3. Unity Problems / e. Vague objects

9045	Vague predicates involve uncertain properties, uncertain objects, and paradoxes of gradual change [Keefe/Smith]

9047	Many vague predicates are multi-dimensional; 'big' involves height and volume; heaps include arrangement [Keefe/Smith]

9053	If there is a precise borderline area, that is not a case of vagueness [Keefe/Smith]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 9. Essence and Properties

14047

Bodies have impermanent properties, and permanent ones which define its conceived nature [Epicurus]