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Ideas for 'Introduction to 'Properties'', 'Ontology' and 'The Statesman'

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2. Reason / B. Laws of Thought / 6. Ockham's Razor
Ockham's Razor is the principle that we need reasons to believe in entities [Mellor/Oliver]
2. Reason / D. Definition / 2. Aims of Definition
No one wants to define 'weaving' just for the sake of weaving [Plato]
To reveal a nature, divide down, and strip away what it has in common with other things [Plato]