I wrote:
> Q1 = a measurable aspect of a particular physical thing, e.g., the
> height of the Eiffel Tower, the length of stick A, the weight of a
> specific pack of cigarettes, as distinct from the weight of the next
> pack of cigarettes in the same carton. (Q1 = 'particular quantity', a
> subtype of 'property instance' = trope)
>
>
I should make clear that I agree with Pat that this concept is probably
not useful in the ontology. It just has to be in the list of terms and
definitions so that we don't confuse it with any useful concept, and
don't get accused of ignoring it. We want to make and document the
decision to include it or exclude it. (01)
And I aver that it is definitely an important concept to the VIM, but
that is because much of the VIM is about making measurements of the
'tropes' -- measuring individuals and characterizing the individual results. (02)
-Ed (03)
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