armstrongian
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3ADJ.
little
ARMSTRONGIAN + NOUN
open-horn, superv
ADV.
truly, vividly
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adj
Of or relating to David Malet Armstrong (1926–2014), Australian philosopher, known for his work on metaphysics and the philosophy of mind.
Of course, the Bs and the Ss here could be properties, as in Armstrong's own illustration (similarities supervening on shared properties). But it appears that, even for properties, Armstrongian supervenience is neither a necessary nor a sufficient condition for weak supervenience.
Of or relating to Louis Armstrong, American trumpet player and composer.
A personalized, melancholy statement with authentic drama, and a vividly Armstrongian open-horn finish.
There were also women, there. A pianist was playing, Chicago style, accompanied by a trumpeter who was not without class although a little too armstrongian to be truly personal.
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3Of course, the Bs and the Ss here could be properties, as in Armstrong's own illustration (similarities supervening on shared properties). But it appears that, even for properties, Armstrongian superv
WiktionaryA personalized, melancholy statement with authentic drama, and a vividly Armstrongian open-horn finish.
WiktionaryThere were also women, there. A pianist was playing, Chicago style, accompanied by a trumpeter who was not without class although a little too armstrongian to be truly personal.
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