Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Rescher,N/Oppenheim,P, Irving M. Copi and Gary Gutting

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9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 8. Parts of Objects / c. Wholes from parts

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A whole must have one characteristic, an internal relation, and a structure [Rescher/Oppenheim]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 8. Essence as Explanatory

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Essential properties are the 'deepest' ones which explain the others [Copi, by Rami]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 13. Nominal Essence

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In modern science, nominal essence is intended to be real essence [Copi]

9. Objects / E. Objects over Time / 11. End of an Object

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Within the four types of change, essential attributes are those whose loss means destruction [Copi]