Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Gareth Evans, Jonathan Schofield and Werner Heisenberg

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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / a. Substance

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We can retain the idea of 'substance', as indestructible mass or energy [Heisenberg]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 3. Unity Problems / e. Vague objects

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If a=b is indeterminate, then a=/=b, and so there cannot be indeterminate identity [Evans, by Thomasson]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / b. Form as principle

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Basic particles have a mathematical form, which is more important than their substance [Heisenberg]

9. Objects / F. Identity among Objects / 6. Identity between Objects

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There can't be vague identity; a and b must differ, since a, unlike b, is only vaguely the same as b [Evans, by PG]