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All the ideas for 'Why Constitution is not Identity', 'works' and 'Theory of Knowledge (2nd ed 1977)'

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1. Philosophy / H. Continental Philosophy / 5. Critical Theory

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Horkheimer's critical theory was interdisciplinary, and aware of its own context and function [Horkheimer, by Finlayson]

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]

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]

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]

11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 5. Aiming at Truth

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We have a basic epistemic duty to believe truth and avoid error [Chisholm, by Kvanvig]