Note 4

Let me explain this further. In some Wholes, like the Slime Mold (See HERE in the Essay What is an Individuum, Part 3), being-a-unity is already varying. But most conspicuous is the variation among the different Wholes (i.e. as compared with each other). The different beings occupy different positions on the scale

Aggregate ------------ Continuum

Thus it is proper for Substance (not necessarily a certain substance pointed to) to manifest itself in different degrees of being-a-unity. The unity of Substance is always : a unity in a certain degree (not excluding a possible 100% degree in some cases).

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