Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Rescher,N/Oppenheim,P, Averroes (Ibn Rushd) and Alexander R. Pruss

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3 ideas

7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 3. Being / e. Being and nothing

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Prime matter is halfway between non-existence and existence [Averroes]

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]

10. Modality / C. Sources of Modality / 5. Modality from Actuality

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A state of affairs is only possible if there has been an actual substance to initiate it [Pruss]