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sciences are investigations into the properties of things as to whether they can be successfully identified with or brought under euch other.
Identification of varied features are, however, not always possible; they are neither desirable in cases where the properties of a thing vary from each other in a very real manner. Thus let us take the example of the features of (1) an oval shape and ( 2 ) ripeness in a mangofruit. So far as these two attributes are concerned, they cannot be identified nor can an identification be foisted on them. For the purpose of correct knowledge, these atributes are to be separately considered. (i) The mango had an oval shape even when it was green; accordingly, there is a divergence between the two attributes, in respect of time ( ii ) The mango of an oval shape need not necessarily be ripe; so that the two attributes of ripeness and oval shape are distinct, so far as their respective natures are concerned, (iii) What explains the oval shape of the mangofruit does not explain its ripeness; accordingly. the two attributes differ in rospoot of their basia substances also. (iv) The internal relationship to the substance is different in the cases of the two attributes of the oval shape and ripenese. (v) A mango of an oval shape does not carry
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