For something to exist as a distinct and independent unit, it must have a distinct identity
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For something to be considered distinct, it must have characteristics that differentiate it from other things 0 0 0and
For something to be independent, it must not rely on other things for its identity 0 0 0Then it must be true that...
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Argument #cbdcbb68 0 0 0
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An entity is defined as something that exists as a distinct and independent unit 0 0 0and
For something to exist as a distinct and independent unit, it must have a distinct identity 0 0 0Then it must be true that...
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