Single Idea 374

[catalogued under 9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 5. Composition of an Object]

Full Idea

Someone can theoretically divide an object into constituent parts, concede that they are one object, and then claim that therefore the one is many and the many are one.

Gist of Idea

If one object is divided into its parts, someone can then say that one are many and many is one

Source

Plato (Philebus [c.354 BCE], 14e)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Philebus', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [Penguin 1982], p.57