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5. Theory of Logic / A. Overview of Logic / 7. Second-Order Logic

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If second-order variables range over sets, those are just objects; properties and relations aren't sets [Hale]

5. Theory of Logic / C. Ontology of Logic / 4. Logic by Convention

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Maybe conventionalism applies to meaning, but not to the truth of propositions expressed [Hale]

5. Theory of Logic / G. Quantification / 1. Quantification

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The quantifier in logic is not like the ordinary English one (which has empty names, non-denoting terms etc) [Hofweber]

5. Theory of Logic / H. Proof Systems / 4. Natural Deduction

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Unlike axiom proofs, natural deduction proofs needn't focus on logical truths and theorems [Hale]