The Way Things are: Basic Readings in MetaphysicsThis anthology of classic and contemporary readings addresses the major areas of metaphysical inquiry: personal identity and responsibility; free will and determinism; change and time; existence and non-existence; the mind-body problem; and causal determinism and free will. |
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... concerning identity is not merely a dis- pute of words . For when we attribute identity , in an improper sense , to variable or interrupted objects , our mistake is not confin'd to the expression , but is commonly attended with a ...
... concerning identity is not merely a dis- pute of words . For when we attribute identity , in an improper sense , to variable or interrupted objects , our mistake is not confin'd to the expression , but is commonly attended with a ...
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... concerning personal identity can never possibly be de- cided , and are to be regarded rather as grammatical than as philo- sophical difficulties . Identity depends on the relations of ideas ; and these relations produce identity , by ...
... concerning personal identity can never possibly be de- cided , and are to be regarded rather as grammatical than as philo- sophical difficulties . Identity depends on the relations of ideas ; and these relations produce identity , by ...
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... concerning matter of fact or existence . By means of it alone we attain any assurance concerning objects , which are removed from the present testimony of our memory and senses . The only im- mediate utility of all sciences , is to ...
... concerning matter of fact or existence . By means of it alone we attain any assurance concerning objects , which are removed from the present testimony of our memory and senses . The only im- mediate utility of all sciences , is to ...
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Of Identity Thomas Reid | 70 |
Rigid Designation Hugh S Chandler | 76 |
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