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[from 'The Mind in Nature' by C.B. Martin, in 9. Objects / F. Identity among Objects / 1. Concept of Identity ]

Full Idea

Abstract entities (as nonspatiotemporal) seem to be the only candidates for specific and full identity specifications.

Gist of Idea

Only abstract things can have specific and full identity specifications

Source

C.B. Martin (The Mind in Nature [2008], 05.2 n1)

Book Reference

Martin,C.B.: 'The Mind in Nature' [OUP 2008], p.47


A Reaction

Martin says that only the 'mad logician' seeks such specifications elsewhere. Some people like persons to have perfect identity. God is a popular candidate too. Can objects have perfect 'macroscopic' identity?