Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Paul Audi, A.J. Ayer and William James

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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 6. Nihilism about Objects

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A 'thing' is simply carved out of reality for human purposes [James]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / e. Substance critique

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'Substance' is just a word for groupings and structures in experience [James]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 3. Individual Essences

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We see properties necessary for a kind (in the definition), but not for an individual [Ayer]