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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 4. Impossible objects
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There is an object for every set of properties (some of which exist, and others don't) [Parsons,T, by Sawyer]
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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 6. Nihilism about Objects
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There is no coming-to-be of anything, but only mixing and separating [Empedocles, by Aristotle]
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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / a. Substance
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Substances are incomplete unless they have modes [Suárez, by Pasnau]
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9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / a. Hylomorphism
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Forms must rule over faculties and accidents, and are the source of action and unity [Suárez]
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9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / d. Form as unifier
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Partial forms of leaf and fruit are united in the whole form of the tree [Suárez]
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The best support for substantial forms is the co-ordinated unity of a natural being [Suárez]
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9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 4. Quantity of an Object
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We can get at the essential nature of 'quantity' by knowing bulk and extension [Suárez]
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9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 14. Knowledge of Essences
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We only know essences through non-essential features, esp. those closest to the essence [Suárez]
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9. Objects / E. Objects over Time / 10. Beginning of an Object
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Substance is not created or destroyed in mortals, but there is only mixing and exchange [Empedocles]
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9. Objects / F. Identity among Objects / 1. Concept of Identity
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Identity does not exclude possible or imagined difference [Suárez, by Boulter]
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Real Essential distinction: A and B are of different natural kinds [Suárez, by Boulter]
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Minor Real distinction: B needs A, but A doesn't need B [Suárez, by Boulter]
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Major Real distinction: A and B have independent existences [Suárez, by Boulter]
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Conceptual/Mental distinction: one thing can be conceived of in two different ways [Suárez, by Boulter]
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Modal distinction: A isn't B or its property, but still needs B [Suárez, by Boulter]
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