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Ideas for 'Lectures on the History of Philosophy', 'Improvement of Understanding' and 'Logic in Mathematics'

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2. Reason / D. Definition / 2. Aims of Definition

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All the intrinsic properties of a thing should be deducible from its definition [Spinoza]

2. Reason / D. Definition / 3. Types of Definition

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A 'constructive' (as opposed to 'analytic') definition creates a new sign [Frege]

2. Reason / D. Definition / 10. Stipulative Definition

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Frege suggested that mathematics should only accept stipulative definitions [Frege, by Gupta]