Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Francois-Marie Voltaire, John Searle and Barbara Vetter

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9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 4. Essence as Definition

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Real definition fits abstracta, but not individual concrete objects like Socrates [Vetter]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 7. Essence and Necessity / a. Essence as necessary properties

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Modal accounts make essence less mysterious, by basing them on the clearer necessity [Vetter]