The book illustrates universality with 'human being', applying it to Zayd, Amr and Bakr. They are distinct people, yet 'is a human being' may be truly said of each.
Example 1: Zayd is human.
Example 2: Amr is human.
Example 3: Bakr is human.
The individuals change while the meaning human remains the same. That shared applicability makes the concept universal.
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Universal and Particular — Definitions and Practical Classification
The book illustrates universality with 'human being', applying it to Zayd, Amr and Bakr. They are distinct people, yet 'is a human being' may be truly said of each.
Example 1: Zayd is human.
Example 2: Amr is human.
Example 3: Bakr is human.
The individuals change while the meaning human remains the same. That shared applicability makes the concept universal.