Single Idea 17245

[catalogued under 4. Formal Logic / G. Formal Mereology / 3. Axioms of Mereology]

Full Idea

A part of a part is a part of a whole.

Gist of Idea

A part of a part is a part of a whole

Source

Thomas Hobbes (De Corpore (Elements, First Section) [1655], 2.07.09)

Book Reference

Hobbes,Thomas: 'Metaphysical Writings', ed/tr. Calkins,Mary Whiton [Open Court 1905], p.49