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    If atomism follows a priori from the concept of substance... — Carmelics
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    Challenges→Atomism follows from the definition of substance on strictly a priori grounds.

    If atomism follows a priori from the concept of substance, competing a priori derivations yielding monism refute the claim that the inference is uniquely valid.

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    • 1.A priori derivations from the same concept yielding contradictory conclusions indicates at least one inference is invalid or equivocal.
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    • 2.If atomism were the unique valid inference, monist derivations would contain logical errors or conceptual confusions.
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    • 3.The existence of competing valid a priori arguments demonstrates the concept of substance underdetermines its metaphysical structure.
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    • 1.Competing a priori derivations may stem from different conceptual frameworks rather than proving atomism's inference is non-unique.
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    • 2.One derivation could be uniquely valid while others merely appear valid due to subtle question-begging or hidden premises.
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    • 3.The claim conflates 'uniquely valid' with 'uniquely compelling to all reasoners'—validity doesn't require universal persuasiveness.
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