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    It is not the case that If F and G are not properties inhering in a subject but are identical with the divine essence viewed under different descriptions, then instantiating both F and G entails no mereological commitment.

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    • 1.Even if F and G are identical to essence, instantiating both still requires explaining their apparent distinction without composition.
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    • 2.Different descriptions may be linguistic, but instantiation concerns concrete exemplification—a separate metaphysical fact needing explanation.
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    • 3.The claim assumes mereology is irrelevant to identity relations, but plurality of instantiated properties may itself demand mereological structure.
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    • 1.Identity under different descriptions avoids requiring distinct metaphysical parts, as descriptions are linguistic rather than ontological.
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    • 2.Mereology concerns composition of proper parts; properties identical with a simple essence cannot be compositional parts of it.
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    • 3.Classical theism requires divine simplicity; the account preserves this by denying F and G are separate constituents.
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