Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Alexander, Rescher,N/Oppenheim,P and Roy Bhaskar

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9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 8. Parts of Objects / c. Wholes from parts

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A whole must have one characteristic, an internal relation, and a structure [Rescher/Oppenheim]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 5. Essence as Kind

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Kind essences are the categorical bases of a thing's causal powers [Bhaskar, by Chakravartty]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / g. Atomism

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How can things without weight compose weight? [Alexander]