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Ideas for 'Abstract Objects: a Case Study', 'What Numbers Could Not Be' and 'Words without Objects'

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

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

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

7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 8. Stuff / a. Pure stuff

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The category of stuff does not suit reference [Laycock]

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Descriptions of stuff are neither singular aggregates nor plural collections [Laycock]

7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 8. Stuff / b. Mixtures

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We shouldn't think some water retains its identity when it is mixed with air [Laycock]