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[catalogued under 9. Objects / F. Identity among Objects / 7. Indiscernible Objects]

Full Idea

Various writers have noted that the Identity of Indiscernibles is really tantamount to the verification principle.

Gist of Idea

The Identity of Indiscernibles is really the same as the verification principle

Source

Nicholas Jolley (Leibniz [2005], Ch.3)

Book Reference

Jolley,Nicholas: 'Leibniz' [Routledge 2005], p.85


A Reaction

Both principles are false, because they are the classic confusion of epistemology and ontology. The fact that you cannot 'discern' a difference between two things doesn't mean that there is no difference. Things beyond verification can still be discussed.