Combining Philosophers

Ideas for B Hale / C Wright, Hermann von Helmholtz and Robert Merrihew Adams

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

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Objects just are what singular terms refer to [Hale/Wright]

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

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A 'thisness' is a thing's property of being identical with itself (not the possession of self-identity) [Adams,RM]

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There are cases where mere qualities would not ensure an intrinsic identity [Adams,RM]

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Adams says actual things have haecceities, but not things that only might exist [Adams,RM, by Stalnaker]