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Is, philosophy: the word βisβ has different functions like expressing an identity e.g. A is B, attributing a property e.g. the sky is blue or being contained in a set e.g. "Heaven" is a concept. These functions must not be confused. See also Copula, Predication, Equality, Equality sign, Equations._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. β Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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David Wiggins on Is - Dictionary of Arguments
Simons I 194 is/Wiggins (1980(1) 30ff.): a) the predication - b) constitution Simons: then it is really the thing. >Copula, >Objects (material things), >Identification, >Predication, >Individuation, >Identity, >Equal sign. 1. David Wiggins (1980). Sameness and Substance. Harvard University Press_____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)β¦): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Wiggins I D. Wiggins Essays on Identity and Substance Oxford 2016 Wiggins II David Wiggins "The De Re ’Must’: A Note on the Logical Form of Essentialist Claims" In Truth and Meaning, G. Evans/J. McDowell, Oxford 1976 Simons I P. Simons Parts. A Study in Ontology Oxford New York 1987 |