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... Essence , which is nothing but that abstract Idea to which the Name is annexed : So that every thing contained in that Idea , is essential to that Sort . This , though it be all the Essence of natural Substances ... Nominal Essences 99.
... Essence , which is nothing but that abstract Idea to which the Name is annexed : So that every thing contained in that Idea , is essential to that Sort . This , though it be all the Essence of natural Substances ... Nominal Essences 99.
Page 101
... essence of a Strasbourg - type clock , is , roughly speaking , whatever would be said in answer to the question ' What is a Strasbourg - type clock ? ' . It is clear , of course , that different people will answer ... Nominal Essences 101.
... essence of a Strasbourg - type clock , is , roughly speaking , whatever would be said in answer to the question ' What is a Strasbourg - type clock ? ' . It is clear , of course , that different people will answer ... Nominal Essences 101.
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... essence of that type of clock is whatever it is about clocks of that type which produces their characteristic behaviour . The nominal essence has to do with how that type of thing is identified and described . This may , as with a ...
... essence of that type of clock is whatever it is about clocks of that type which produces their characteristic behaviour . The nominal essence has to do with how that type of thing is identified and described . This may , as with a ...
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Chapter 4 | 149 |
Bibliography of Books and Articles referred to more than once | 190 |
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