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| Identity: Two objects are never identical. Identity is a single object, to which may be referred to with two different terms. The fact that two descriptions mean a single object may be discovered only in the course of an investigation._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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N. Goodman on Identity - Dictionary of Arguments
I 21f Def Identification/Goodman: identification is based on the division into entities and kinds. The answer to the question: "The same or not the same?" always has to be: "The same what?". >Identification, >Individuation, >Context dependence. I 142 (16) In the relevant correct system each point correlates with a combination of a vertical and a horizontal line. (17) In the (other) corresponding correct system no point correlates with a combination of any other elements. Moreover, since the isomorphism neither guarantees identity nor excludes it (although it is guaranteed by it), (16) means no positive or negative determination on something other than straight lines, and combinations of straight lines, while (17) does not determine itself on anything except to points. I 140 (14) Each point is generated by a vertical and a horizontal straight line. (15) No dot is formed by straight lines or something else. I 142f Are (14) and (15) about the same points? Is the screen on which a spot moves the same as the one on which no spot moves? Is the seen table the same as the pile of molecules? I 145 Goodman: the answer to such frequently asked questions in philosophy is a strong Yes and a strong No. The realist will oppose the conclusion that there is no world. The idealist will oppose the conclusion that conflicting versions describe different worlds. Goodman: both views are appealing. Finally, the difference between them is purely conventional! --- Goodman IV 21 Individuation/Quine: is defined by a bundle of mutually interrelated grammatical particles and constructions. Plurals, pronouns, numerals, the "is" (the identity) and the "same" and "another" derived from them. >individuation IV 21 GoodmanVsQuine: Quine failed to explain that the interpretation of these particles cannot be made without consideration of the thing-places they individuate. The interpretation changes when they are used in different systems. IV 77 There is no way to individuate a world, except with the help of a version._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
G IV N. Goodman Catherine Z. Elgin Reconceptions in Philosophy and Other Arts and Sciences, Indianapolis 1988 German Edition: Revisionen Frankfurt 1989 Goodman I N. Goodman Ways of Worldmaking, Indianapolis/Cambridge 1978 German Edition: Weisen der Welterzeugung Frankfurt 1984 Goodman II N. Goodman Fact, Fiction and Forecast, New York 1982 German Edition: Tatsache Fiktion Voraussage Frankfurt 1988 Goodman III N. Goodman Languages of Art. An Approach to a Theory of Symbols, Indianapolis 1976 German Edition: Sprachen der Kunst Frankfurt 1997 |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-16