 | Chapter XIII
Complex Ideas of Simple Modes:--and First, of the Simple Modes of the Idea of
Space An essay concerning human understanding |  |
14. The parts of space, immovable.
Thirdly, The parts of pure space are immovable, which follows from their inseparability; motion being nothing but change of distance between any two things; but this cannot be between parts that are inseparable, which, therefore, must needs be at perpetual rest one amongst another.
Thus the determined idea of simple space distinguishes it plainly and sufficiently from body; since its parts are inseparable, immovable, and without resistance to the motion of body.
| Chapter XIII
Complex Ideas of Simple Modes:--and First, of the Simple Modes of the Idea of
Space An essay concerning human understanding | |