11 ideas
12302 | Definitions formed an abstract hierarchy for Aristotle, as sets do for us [Fine,K] |
14266 | Aristotle sees hierarchies in definitions using genus and differentia (as we see them in sets) [Fine,K] |
14268 | Maybe bottom-up grounding shows constitution, and top-down grounding shows essence [Fine,K] |
5044 | Reality must be made of basic unities, which will be animated, substantial points [Leibniz] |
14267 | There is no distinctive idea of constitution, because you can't say constitution begins and ends [Fine,K] |
14264 | Is there a plausible Aristotelian notion of constitution, applicable to both physical and non-physical? [Fine,K] |
5045 | No machine or mere organised matter could have a unified self [Leibniz] |
5046 | The soul does know bodies, although they do not influence one another [Leibniz] |
468 | Musical performance can reveal a range of virtues [Damon of Ath.] |
14265 | The components of abstract definitions could play the same role as matter for physical objects [Fine,K] |
5043 | To regard animals as mere machines may be possible, but seems improbable [Leibniz] |