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Ideas for 'Abstract Objects: a Case Study', 'A Critique of Utilitarianism' and 'Essays on Intellectual Powers 2: Senses'

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

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Accepting the existence of anything presupposes the notion of existence [Reid]

7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 7. Abstract/Concrete / a. Abstract/concrete

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Concrete objects have few essential properties, but properties of abstractions are mostly essential [Yablo]

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We are thought to know concreta a posteriori, and many abstracta a priori [Yablo]