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'The Value of Science', 'Concepts without Boundaries' and 'Individuals without Sortals'
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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 1. Unifying an Object / a. Intrinsic unification
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Could the same matter have more than one form or principle of unity? [Ayers]
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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 3. Unity Problems / c. Statue and clay
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If there are two objects, then 'that marble, man-shaped object' is ambiguous [Ayers]
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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 3. Unity Problems / e. Vague objects
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Vague concepts are concepts without boundaries [Sainsbury]
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If concepts are vague, people avoid boundaries, can't spot them, and don't want them [Sainsbury]
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Boundaryless concepts tend to come in pairs, such as child/adult, hot/cold [Sainsbury]
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