Ideas from 'Disputationes metaphysicae' by Francisco Suárez [1597], by Theme Structure
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8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 8. Properties as Modes
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There are entities, and then positive 'modes', modifying aspects outside the thing's essence
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A mode determines the state and character of a quantity, without adding to it
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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / a. Substance
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Substances are incomplete unless they have modes [Pasnau]
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9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / a. Hylomorphism
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Forms must rule over faculties and accidents, and are the source of action and unity
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9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / d. Form as unifier
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Partial forms of leaf and fruit are united in the whole form of the tree
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The best support for substantial forms is the co-ordinated unity of a natural being
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9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 4. Quantity of an Object
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We can get at the essential nature of 'quantity' by knowing bulk and extension
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9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 14. Knowledge of Essences
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We only know essences through non-essential features, esp. those closest to the essence
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9. Objects / F. Identity among Objects / 1. Concept of Identity
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Identity does not exclude possible or imagined difference [Boulter]
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Minor Real distinction: B needs A, but A doesn't need B [Boulter]
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Real Essential distinction: A and B are of different natural kinds [Boulter]
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Major Real distinction: A and B have independent existences [Boulter]
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Conceptual/Mental distinction: one thing can be conceived of in two different ways [Boulter]
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Modal distinction: A isn't B or its property, but still needs B [Boulter]
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10. Modality / D. Knowledge of Modality / 4. Conceivable as Possible / a. Conceivable as possible
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Scholastics assess possibility by what has actually happened in reality [Boulter]
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29. Religion / B. Monotheistic Religion / 4. Christianity / c. Angels
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Other things could occupy the same location as an angel
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