Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Hesiod, Peter Alexander and Amie L. Thomasson
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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 1. Physical Objects
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The simple existence conditions for objects are established by our practices, and are met [Thomasson]
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Ordinary objects may be not indispensable, but they are nearly unavoidable [Thomasson]
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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 6. Nihilism about Objects
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It is analytic that if simples are arranged chair-wise, then there is a chair [Thomasson, by Hofweber]
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Eliminativists haven't found existence conditions for chairs, beyond those of the word 'chair' [Thomasson]
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Ordinary objects are rejected, to avoid contradictions, or for greater economy in thought [Thomasson]
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To individuate people we need conventions, but conventions are made up by people [Thomasson]
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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 1. Unifying an Object / c. Unity as conceptual
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Wherever an object exists, there are intrinsic properties instantiating every modal profile [Thomasson]
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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 3. Unity Problems / c. Statue and clay
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If the statue and the lump are two objects, they require separate properties, so we could add their masses [Thomasson]
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Given the similarity of statue and lump, what could possibly ground their modal properties? [Thomasson]
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9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / a. Hylomorphism
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If the substantial form of brass implies its stability, how can it melt and remain brass? [Alexander,P]
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9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / b. Form as principle
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The peripatetics treated forms and real qualities as independent of matter, and non-material [Alexander,P]
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9. Objects / F. Identity among Objects / 6. Identity between Objects
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Identity claims between objects are only well-formed if the categories are specified [Thomasson]
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Identical entities must be of the same category, and meet the criteria for the category [Thomasson]
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