Single Idea 6050

[catalogued under 9. Objects / F. Identity among Objects / 8. Leibniz's Law]

Full Idea

Leibniz's Law presupposes the notion of property identity.

Gist of Idea

Leibniz's Law presupposes the notion of property identity

Source

Colin McGinn (Logical Properties [2000], Ch.1)

Book Reference

McGinn,Colin: 'Logical Properties' [OUP 2003], p.7


A Reaction

A very important observation, because it leads to recognition of the way in which basic concepts and categories of thought interconnect. Which is more metaphysically basic, identity or properties? It is not easy to say…