Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Anaximander, Edward N. Zalta and Irving M. Copi

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

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Abstract objects are constituted by encoded collections of properties [Zalta, by Swoyer]

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Abstract objects are actually constituted by the properties by which we conceive them [Zalta]

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

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Properties make round squares and round triangles distinct, unlike exemplification [Zalta, by Swoyer]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 8. Essence as Explanatory

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Essential properties are the 'deepest' ones which explain the others [Copi, by Rami]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 13. Nominal Essence

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In modern science, nominal essence is intended to be real essence [Copi]

9. Objects / E. Objects over Time / 11. End of an Object

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Within the four types of change, essential attributes are those whose loss means destruction [Copi]