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Ockham on Part and Whole.

Authors :
Cross, Richard
Source :
Vivarium. Oct99, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p143. 25p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Examines the concept and theory of part and whole as material substances. Criteria for distinguishing substances from aggregates; Properties of prime matter; Arguments offered by Scotus that a substance is an object over and above the sum of if parts; Ockham's theory of a composite substance.

Subjects

Subjects :
*PRIME matter (Philosophy)
*WHOLE & parts (Philosophy)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00427543
Volume :
37
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Vivarium
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4205477
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1163/156853400323241913
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