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Ideas for 'Commentary on 'De Anima'', 'Locke on Essences and Kinds' and 'Science without Numbers'

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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 2. Abstract Objects / d. Problems with abstracta

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Abstract objects are only applicable to the world if they are impure, and connect to the physical [Field,H]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 13. Nominal Essence

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If kinds depend only on what can be observed, many underlying essences might produce the same kind [Eagle]

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Nominal essence mistakenly gives equal weight to all underlying properties that produce appearances [Eagle]

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Nominal essence are the observable properties of things [Eagle]