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Ideas for 'fragments/reports', 'De Corpore (Elements, First Section)' and 'Contributions of Philosophy (On Appropriation)'

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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 1. Unifying an Object / b. Unifying aggregates
If a whole body is moved, its parts must move with it [Hobbes]
     Full Idea: How can any whole body be moved, unless all its parts be moved together with it?
     From: Thomas Hobbes (De Corpore (Elements, First Section) [1655], 2.08.05)
     A reaction: This might be a distinguishing mark for a whole physical body. I think it is probably the main mark for ordinary folk. I've never found this idea in Aristotle.