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'Intro: Theories of Vagueness', 'Why Constitution is not Identity' and 'De modo distinguendi phaenomena'
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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 3. Unity Problems / c. Statue and clay
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Clay is intrinsically and atomically the same as statue (and that lacks 'modal properties') [Rudder Baker]
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The clay is not a statue - it borrows that property from the statue it constitutes [Rudder Baker]
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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 3. Unity Problems / d. Coincident objects
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Is it possible for two things that are identical to become two separate things? [Rudder Baker]
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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 3. Unity Problems / e. Vague objects
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Vague predicates involve uncertain properties, uncertain objects, and paradoxes of gradual change [Keefe/Smith]
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Many vague predicates are multi-dimensional; 'big' involves height and volume; heaps include arrangement [Keefe/Smith]
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If there is a precise borderline area, that is not a case of vagueness [Keefe/Smith]
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9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 6. Constitution of an Object
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Statues essentially have relational properties lacked by lumps [Rudder Baker]
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Constitution is not identity, as consideration of essential predicates shows [Rudder Baker]
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The constitution view gives a unified account of the relation of persons/bodies, statues/bronze etc [Rudder Baker]
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