Single Idea 18389

[catalogued under 9. Objects / F. Identity among Objects / 1. Concept of Identity]

Full Idea

There is 'partial identity' where one entity contains another with something to spare, or else where entities overlap each other. ...Extensive quantities, such as length and mass, are the particularly plausible cases.

Gist of Idea

When entities contain entities, or overlap with them, there is 'partial' identity

Source

David M. Armstrong (Truth and Truthmakers [2004], 08.5)

Book Reference

Armstrong,D.M.: 'Truth and Truthmakers' [CUP 2004], p.103


A Reaction

This looks like a very useful concept which deserves wider use. It will help discussions of rivers, statues, intersecting roads etc.