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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / a. Substance

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If we perceive an attribute, we infer the existence of some substance [Descartes]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / d. Substance defined

5013	A substance needs nothing else in order to exist [Descartes]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 6. Constitution of an Object

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Mereology treats constitution as a criterion of identity, as shown in the axiom of extensionality [Harte,V]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 8. Parts of Objects / b. Sums of parts

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What exactly is a 'sum', and what exactly is 'composition'? [Harte,V]

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If something is 'more than' the sum of its parts, is the extra thing another part, or not? [Harte,V]

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The problem with the term 'sum' is that it is singular [Harte,V]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 9. Essence and Properties

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A substance has one principal property which is its nature and essence [Descartes]