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7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 1. Nature of Existence

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Existence can only be asserted of something described, not of something named [Russell]

7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 6. Physicalism

7855	Some suggest that materialism is empty, because 'physical' cannot be properly characterized [Mellor/Crane, by Papineau]

7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 7. Fictionalism

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Classes are logical fictions, made from defining characteristics [Russell]