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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 2. Abstract Objects / a. Nature of abstracta

12990

Real (non-logical) abstract terms are either essences or accidents [Leibniz]

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 2. Abstract Objects / c. Modern abstracta

12939

Wholly uniform things like space and numbers are mere abstractions [Leibniz]

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 5. Individuation / a. Individuation

12979

The only way we can determine individuals is by keeping hold of them [Leibniz]

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 5. Individuation / b. Individuation by properties

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If two individuals could be indistinguishable, there could be no principle of individuation [Leibniz]

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 5. Individuation / c. Individuation by location

13098

We use things to distinguish places and times, not vice versa [Leibniz]

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 5. Individuation / d. Individuation by haecceity

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No two things are quite the same, so there must be an internal principle of distinction [Leibniz]

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 6. Nihilism about Objects

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Fluidity is basic, and we divide into bodies according to our needs [Leibniz]