Identity criteria are powerful tools for the metaphysician. They tell us when items are identical or distinct. Some varieties of identity criteria also try to explain in virtue of what items are identical or distinct. This Element has two objectives: to discuss formulations of identity criteria and to take a closer look at one notorious criterion of object identity, Leibniz's Law. The first section concerns the form of identity criteria. The second section concerns the better-regarded half of Leibniz's Law, the indiscernibility of identicals. The third section turns to the more controversial half of Leibniz's Law, the identity of indiscernibles. The author considers alternatives to Leibniz's Law as well as the possibility that there are no adequate identity criteria to be found.
Identity criteria are powerful tools for the metaphysician. They tell us when items are identical or distinct. Some varieties of identity criteria also try to explain in virtue of what items are identical or distinct. This Element has two objectives: to discuss formulations of identity criteria and to take a closer look at one notorious criterion of object identity, Leibniz's Law. The first section concerns the form of identity criteria. The second section concerns the better-regarded half of Leibniz's Law, the indiscernibility of identicals. The third section turns to the more controversial half of Leibniz's Law, the identity of indiscernibles. The author considers alternatives to Leibniz's Law as well as the possibility that there are no adequate identity criteria to be found.
there was no way i was supposed to come back from that dark place.everyone i knew gave up on me.i was an embarrasement.truth be told,i was embarrased too.i was ashamed too.i hated me too.i too also knew that i had issues.the difference is,at some point i begun to ponder and question everything i had ever been told.in my mind,my heart and deep down in my soul i begged to differ.this groaning in my spirit only grew louder,as i dug,clawed and crawled,kicked and screamed,faught my way out of this god forsaken place.now they can only stare in disbeleif.i'd even go so far as saying,some of them are in awe.i'm convinced that we all have something inside of us that can fight it's way out of nearly anything or any situation.it simply has to be awakened,though it won't be a simple task.so long as we have breath in our lungs,there is always a chance for us to see the tides turn.
Erica James's true-to-life novels are well observed, insightful and compulsive. We all have dreams, but not all of us have the courage or opportunity to follow them... 'This book draws you into the lives of these characters, and often makes you want to scream at them to try and make them see reason. Funny, sad and frustrating, but an excellent compulsive read' Woman's Realm Contains: A BREATH OF FRESH AIR, TIME FOR A CHANGE, A SENSE OF BELONGING, THE HOLIDAY, PARADISE HOUSE
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