Single Idea 24035

[catalogued under 6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 4. Using Numbers / a. Units]

Full Idea

Unity is that common nature in which all things that are compared with each other must participate equally.

Gist of Idea

Unity is something shared by many things, so in that respect they are equals

Source

René Descartes (Rules for the Direction of the Mind [1628], 14)

Book Reference

Descartes,René: 'Rules for the Direction of the Mind' [Newcomb Library 2023], p.55


A Reaction

A lovely explanation of the concept of 'units' for counting. Fregeans hate units, but we Grecian thinkers love them.