Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Rescher,N/Oppenheim,P, David Wiggins and Tim Crane

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9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 3. Matter of an Object
Matter underlies things, composes things, and brings them to be [Wiggins]
9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 5. Composition of an Object
Identity is an atemporal relation, but composition is relative to times [Wiggins, by Sider]
9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 8. Parts of Objects / c. Wholes from parts
If I destroy an item, I do not destroy each part of it [Wiggins]
A whole must have one characteristic, an internal relation, and a structure [Rescher/Oppenheim]