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7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 7. Abstract/Concrete / b. Levels of abstraction

10563	A generative conception of abstracts proposes stages, based on concepts of previous objects [Fine,K]
	Full Idea: It is natural to have a generative conception of abstracts (like the iterative conception of sets). The abstracts are formed at stages, with the abstracts formed at any given stage being the abstracts of those concepts of objects formed at prior stages.
	From: Kit Fine (Replies on 'Limits of Abstraction' [2005], 1)
	A reaction: See 10567 for Fine's later modification. This may not guarantee 'levels', but it implies some sort of conceptual priority between abstract entities.