law of identity

  • 1Law of identity — In logic, the law of identity states that an object is the same as itself: A ≡ A Any reflexive relation upholds the law of identity. When discussing equality, the fact that A is A is a tautology.In philosophy, the law is often attributed to… …

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  • 2law of identity — one of three principles in logic: 1. : a statement (as “a house is a house”) in which the subject and predicate are the same is true 2. : the copula in an identity affirms an existent of which the identity is true 3. : a statement of an identity… …

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  • 3law of identity — Logic. the law that any proposition implies itself. * * * …

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  • 4identity — iden·ti·ty n pl ties 1: sameness of essential character or aspect collateral estoppel requires identity of the issues and the parties 2 a: separate or distinct existence when movables lose their identity or become an integral part of the… …

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  • 5identity theft — see theft Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …

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  • 6identity classification — index identification Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

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  • 7identity comparison — index identification Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

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  • 8identity verification — index identification Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

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  • 9Identity — may refer to:Philosophy* Identity (philosophy), the sameness of two things * Identity theory of mind, in the philosophy of mind, holds that the mind is identical to the brain * Personal identity (philosophy) * Identity (social science) * Identity …

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  • 10Identity and change — The relationship between identity and change in the philosophical field of metaphysics seems, at first glance, deceptively simple, and belies the complexity of the issues involved. This article explores the problem of change and identity . Change …

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