Lexicon of Arguments

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I 44
VsAtomism/atomless mereology/Simons: here we need a basis instead: i.e. the objects that fall under the basic predicate. E.g. in the atom-free system, which consists of all regular subsets of real numbers, the open intervals with rational endpoints form a base. Several bases are possible. E.g. the open regular sets in the Euclidean plane can have open circular disks with rational centers and rational radii as base or e.g. open squares, etc. Practically every predicate is possible. This provides a simpler identity criterion and even works in atomism. Basis: e.g. cells are basis for organisms, e.g. functional parts form the basis of a machine.
I 341
Monism/Simons: it is not a coincidence that he emphasizes interconnectedness and dependence more. This leads to the "Absolute", the "One True Substance". (>Substance/Hegel).
Atomism: atomism stresses disconnectedness and independence and leads to a mere sum ("total") of small independent objects (>World/Leibniz, >World/Wittgenstein).

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