Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Rescher,N/Oppenheim,P, John Wycliff and Chris Swoyer

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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 2. Abstract Objects / a. Nature of abstracta

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If properties are abstract objects, then their being abstract exemplifies being abstract [Swoyer]

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 5. Simples

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Quantum field theory suggests that there are, fundamentally, no individual things [Swoyer]

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 / E. Objects over Time / 6. Successive Things

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In order to speak about time and successive entities, the 'present' must be enlarged [Wycliff]

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To be successive a thing needs parts, which must therefore be lodged outside that instant [Wycliff]