At 05:48 PM 1/26/99 -0500, Ian Goddard <Ian@Goddard.net> wrote:
>
> IAN: Like rocks, galaxies are distinct *collective
> entities* defined, as each unique galaxy is, by the
> ordering of its members. Are galaxies confusing? Can
> we not define "galaxy" since such is a collective
> entity? Merriam Webster's seems to think that
> we can. So I'm really can see your point in
> saying "collective entity" is confusing.
>
> Clearly, no problem or logical confusion with the
> definition of "collective entity" as "the ordering
> of individuals in a system" as been demonstrated,
> which isn't to say that a problem can't be found.
>
Can you see a fundamental difference between "galaxy"
on the one hand, and "constellation" on the other?
Frederick Mann
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