There is no refutation in this piece. Borges stated that he would use Leibniz's Theory of Indiscernibles, which holds that objects cannot differ in name alone,

There is no refutation in this piece. Borges stated that he would use Leibniz's Theory of Indiscernibles, which holds that objects cannot differ in name alone, but then never mentions Leibniz again. I feel this piece is often given to philosophy students to find out who is really BSing in class or who has really understood the essay form where you state your thesis and then defend it. Thank you OP for reminding me of the days of my youth.