Is Proofing a Unique Attribute Enough to Validate the Existence of an Object?

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In summary, the "unique attribute" proof is not always valid because it can be based on something that is not unique to the object.
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The "unique attribute" proof..

Ok ok ok, we are not trying here to proof or disproof anything, but just analysing wether a prrof "tactic" is valid or not:

Is proofing an object that it is exist valid just by proofing the unique propery of that object exist? [The unique property definition here is the property which it is contributed only to that object]

An example for that which could sound crazy for some: Can we say that "electrons exist" just by the scientific processes build on their unique properties from other "existed being"?

Cheerz in advance :biggrin:
 
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I'm afraid I don't understand quite what you're getting at here. Could you try rephrasing your question or otherwise clarifying it? Providing other examples, or re-stating the example you already gave, might be particularly useful.
 
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Moses said:
Ok ok ok, we are not trying here to proof or disproof anything, but just analysing wether a prrof "tactic" is valid or not:

Is proofing an object that it is exist valid just by proofing the unique propery of that object exist? [The unique property definition here is the property which it is contributed only to that object]

An example for that which could sound crazy for some: Can we say that "electrons exist" just by the scientific processes build on their unique properties from other "existed being"?

Cheerz in advance :biggrin:

I think I understand. If a theoretical object is defined by a property that is unique to it, and that no other object, theoretical or otherwise may possess, must that object then exist? Right?

To that the answer is no, in general. In mathematics we show that a thing with a property is unique, and we show in a different proof that it exists. They aren't necessarily equivalent.
 
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Yeah, i think SelfAdjoint get almost what i meant with a bit mis understanding.

To make a clearer example for the example i guve at the beginning : Electrons are not "sensed" that anybody can say "oh this electron is passin now from her" or "this one is noisy" but we "detect" some phenomenon and see some relations in realtiy among some objects, build on that we say that this "being" [here elecron] exsist in X places [e.g atom] since there is a negative moving charge (It could sound stupid if i say there is another object "act like" moving negative charge and want to mislead us by thinking "it" is an electron)


SelfAdjiont, what i mean is: Can i say that this X object, which by its definition has the proerty Y which X is the only object has this property Y, just by proving that Y exist for X [BTW: assume that it is "agreed" that Y is for sure not for more than one object..At most one abject or at least none]

Sorry for unclarity in the previous post [BTW: is saying Sorry useful :biggrin: ]
 

FAQ: Is Proofing a Unique Attribute Enough to Validate the Existence of an Object?

What is "The unique attribute proof"?

"The unique attribute proof" is a scientific method used to demonstrate that a particular trait or characteristic is unique to a specific species or individual. It involves gathering evidence and conducting experiments to support the claim of uniqueness.

How is "The unique attribute proof" different from other scientific methods?

"The unique attribute proof" is different from other scientific methods because it specifically focuses on establishing the uniqueness of a trait or characteristic, rather than just observing and describing it.

What types of evidence are used in "The unique attribute proof"?

The evidence used in "The unique attribute proof" can include genetic analysis, behavioral observations, and physical measurements. It may also involve comparing the trait or characteristic to those found in other species or individuals.

What are the limitations of "The unique attribute proof"?

One limitation of "The unique attribute proof" is that it may be difficult to definitively prove uniqueness, as there is always a possibility that a similar trait or characteristic exists in another species or individual. Additionally, the evidence used may be subject to interpretation and bias.

How is "The unique attribute proof" used in real-world applications?

"The unique attribute proof" is often used in fields such as biology, ecology, and anthropology to establish the distinctiveness of a species or individual. It can also be used in forensic investigations to identify a suspect based on unique physical traits or characteristics.

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