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(On the reality of mathematically qualified structures of individuality) M. D. Stafleu In the course of his extensive investigation of the so-called 'structures of individuality', Herman Dooyeweerd poses the question: 'Why can we not find any original types of individuality in the mathematical modalities?', and he proceeds: 'In this context we have to explain more precisely why original types of individuality are not present in the numerical, spatial and kinematic spheres. The reason is that in these three mathematical aspects no single qualifying or foundational function is to be found characteristic of the structure of an individual real whole. No single thing or event is typically qualified or founded in an original mathematical aspect. The energy-aspect appears to be the first modality in which the radical function of a kingdom of individual totalities presents itself.'1 This is virtually the whole answer Dooyeweerd gives to his question. In the same context, he argues in favour of the existence of atoms, because these are perceptible, because ' .... it is now possible to view their activity objectively by means of the senses.'2 In line with traditional views, Dooyeweerd distinguishes three 'radical types' of a pre-logical qualification. 'They delimit three kingdoms,
Philosophia Reformata – Brill
Published: Feb 20, 1985
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