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Single Idea 12563

[filed under theme 9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 5. Individuation / c. Individuation by location ]

Full Idea

I think it is a self-evident proposition that two bodies cannot be in the same place.

Gist of Idea

Obviously two bodies cannot be in the same place

Source

John Locke (Essay Conc Human Understanding (2nd Ed) [1694], 4.07.05)

Book Ref

Locke,John: 'Essay Concerning Human Understanding', ed/tr. Nidditch,P.H. [OUP 1979], p.594

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A Reaction

If you accept this, and you want to define what a physical 'body' is, then clearly this condition must be implicitly or explicitly included.