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15. Nature of Minds / C. Capacities of Minds / 3. Abstraction by mind

9079	We can focus our minds on what is common to a whole class, neglecting other aspects [Mill]

15. Nature of Minds / C. Capacities of Minds / 5. Generalisation by mind

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Mathematical generalisation is by extending a system, or by abstracting away from it [Colyvan]

15. Nature of Minds / C. Capacities of Minds / 6. Idealisation

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Desire for perfection is an illness, if it turns against what is imperfect [Novalis]

15. Nature of Minds / C. Capacities of Minds / 7. Seeing Resemblance

9081	We don't recognise comparisons by something in our minds; the concepts result from the comparisons [Mill]