Individuals as Cosmic Entities

Individuals are perceived as cosmic entities akin to the ancient Stoics' idea of the cosmos being like an artisanal fire. The concept of individuals is crucial for ethical and ontological reasons, as argued by Simondon. He critiques Spinoza and Leibniz, stating that individuals cannot be the sum of all beings or too small in relation to reality, aiming to find a 'Goldilocks solution' in individuation. Simondon's exploration of the individual as an intermediate entity reveals his pursuit of a third secret path in philosophical thought.