Combining Philosophers

Ideas for B Hale / C Wright, William Paley and Peter F. Strawson

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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 2. Abstract Objects / b. Need for abstracta

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We need a logical use of 'object' as predicate-worthy, and an 'ontological' use [Strawson,P]

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 / D. Essence of Objects / 3. Individual Essences

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It makes no sense to ask of some individual thing what it is that makes it that individual [Strawson,P]