Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Hermarchus, Alexander R. Pruss and David Robb

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4 ideas

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / d. Substance defined
A substance is, roughly, a basic being or subject at the foundation of reality [Robb]
9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 8. Parts of Objects / c. Wholes from parts
If an object survives the loss of a part, complex objects can have autonomy over their parts [Robb]
10. Modality / C. Sources of Modality / 5. Modality from Actuality
A state of affairs is only possible if there has been an actual substance to initiate it [Pruss]
25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 6. Animal Rights
Animals are dangerous and nourishing, and can't form contracts of justice [Hermarchus, by Sedley]