Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Rescher,N/Oppenheim,P, R Keefe / P Smith and Bernecker / Dretske

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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 / 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]