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2. Reason / D. Definition / 13. Against Definition
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Definition by analysis into constituents is useless, because it neglects the whole [Russell]
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In mathematics definitions are superfluous, as they name classes, and it all reduces to primitives [Russell]
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2. Reason / F. Fallacies / 1. Fallacy
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'Reification' occurs if we mistake a concept for a thing [Schaffer,J]
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2. Reason / F. Fallacies / 2. Infinite Regress
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Infinite regresses have propositions made of propositions etc, with the key term reappearing [Russell]
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2. Reason / F. Fallacies / 8. Category Mistake / a. Category mistakes
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As well as a truth value, propositions have a range of significance for their variables [Russell]
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