30 Sept. 1814

Logic

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Ch.2. Ontology

Entities classed

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In so far as a work is considered as having been produced, some person any person /agent/ who in respect of his active talent is regarded as having borne the principal part in the production of the work, is wont to be spoken of under the appellation of the author or an author.

In this same case, any body which is considered /regarded/ as having, in consequence of the motion impressed /communicated/ upon it, been rendered contributory to the production of the work, is wont to be spoken of in the character and by the name of an instrument: any body, viz. if considered /inasmuch/ as inanimate, an instrument in the physical sense; if animated, and /or/ considered as animated, and in particular if regarded as rational an instrument in the psychical sense:

- if regarded as simple, a tool or implement - if regarded as complex, an engine, a machine - a system of machinery.

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