Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Vassilis Politis, R Keefe / P Smith and Diogenes (Sin)

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

9045	Vague predicates involve uncertain properties, uncertain objects, and paradoxes of gradual change [Keefe/Smith]

9047	Many vague predicates are multi-dimensional; 'big' involves height and volume; heaps include arrangement [Keefe/Smith]

9053	If there is a precise borderline area, that is not a case of vagueness [Keefe/Smith]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 7. Essence and Necessity / b. Essence not necessities

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Necessary truths can be two-way relational, where essential truths are one-way or intrinsic [Politis]