Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Henry More, Lynn Holt and Geoffrey Hellman

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6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 7. Mathematical Structuralism / a. Structuralism
8921 Structuralism is now common, studying relations, with no regard for what the objects might be [Hellman]
6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 7. Mathematical Structuralism / c. Nominalist structuralism
8698 Modal structuralism says mathematics studies possible structures, which may or may not be actualised [Hellman, by Friend]
9557 Statements of pure mathematics are elliptical for a sort of modal conditional [Hellman, by Chihara]
10263 Modal structuralism can only judge possibility by 'possible' models [Shapiro on Hellman]
8922 Maybe mathematical objects only have structural roles, and no intrinsic nature [Hellman]
12. Knowledge Sources / E. Direct Knowledge / 1. Common Sense
22668 Apprehension is a complex intellect grasping the essence of a complex object [Holt,L]
29. Religion / B. Monotheistic Religion / 4. Christianity / c. Angels
16689 The schools said spirits lack extension, and wonder how many could dance on a needle's point [More,H]