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Ideas for 'Principles of Philosophy', 'works' and 'Substance'

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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]

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A substance is, roughly, a basic being or subject at the foundation of reality [Robb]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 8. Parts of Objects / c. Wholes from parts

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If an object survives the loss of a part, complex objects can have autonomy over their parts [Robb]

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]