Foundations of Western Thought: Six Major Philosophers. [Selection of Readings]James Gordon Clapp |
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... definition can be not per se true of its subject : ( a ) by an addition , and ( b ) by an omission . In one case the definition is not per se true because the term which is being defined is combined with something else ; as if , e.g. ...
... definition can be not per se true of its subject : ( a ) by an addition , and ( b ) by an omission . In one case the definition is not per se true because the term which is being defined is combined with something else ; as if , e.g. ...
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... definition of substance alone . If [ 1031a there were definition of the other categories also , it would have to in- volve an added determinant , as in the case of the qualitative ; and of the odd , for this cannot be defined apart from ...
... definition of substance alone . If [ 1031a there were definition of the other categories also , it would have to in- volve an added determinant , as in the case of the qualitative ; and of the odd , for this cannot be defined apart from ...
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... definition , they say , is a lengthy formula ) , but it is possible actually to teach others what a thing is like ; e.g. , we cannot say what silver is , but we can say that it is like tin . Hence there can be definition and for- mula ...
... definition , they say , is a lengthy formula ) , but it is possible actually to teach others what a thing is like ; e.g. , we cannot say what silver is , but we can say that it is like tin . Hence there can be definition and for- mula ...
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