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[filed under theme 2. Reason / D. Definition / 1. Definitions ]

Full Idea

From a logical point of view all definitions look exactly alike, that is, they contain a logical subject and a set of predicates which are attributed of necessity to that subject.

Gist of Idea

Logically, definitions have a subject, and a set of necessary predicates

Source

Harré,R./Madden,E.H. (Causal Powers [1975], 1.IV)

Book Ref

Harré,R/Madden,E.H.: 'Causal Powers: A Theory of Natural Necessity' [Blackwell 1975], p.18