Ideas from 'Leibniz' by Nicholas Jolley [2005], by Theme Structure

[found in 'Leibniz' by Jolley,Nicholas [Routledge 2005,0-415-28338-8]].

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9. Objects / F. Identity among Objects / 7. Indiscernible Objects
The Identity of Indiscernibles is really the same as the verification principle
                        Full Idea: Various writers have noted that the Identity of Indiscernibles is really tantamount to the verification principle.
                        From: Nicholas Jolley (Leibniz [2005], Ch.3)
                        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.