Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Rescher,N/Oppenheim,P, Michael Potter and Paul Benacerraf

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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / b. Need for substance

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If dependence is well-founded, with no infinite backward chains, this implies substances [Potter]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 8. Parts of Objects / b. Sums of parts

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Collections have fixed members, but fusions can be carved in innumerable ways [Potter]

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 / F. Identity among Objects / 6. Identity between Objects

9905	Identity statements make sense only if there are possible individuating conditions [Benacerraf]