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'Mahaprajnaparamitashastra', 'Frege philosophy of mathematics' and 'Substance'
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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 2. Abstract Objects / a. Nature of abstracta
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The existence of abstract objects is a pseudo-problem [Dummett]
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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 2. Abstract Objects / c. Modern abstracta
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Abstract objects nowadays are those which are objective but not actual [Dummett]
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It is absurd to deny the Equator, on the grounds that it lacks causal powers [Dummett]
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'We've crossed the Equator' has truth-conditions, so accept the Equator - and it's an object [Dummett]
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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 2. Abstract Objects / d. Problems with abstracta
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Abstract objects need the context principle, since they can't be encountered directly [Dummett]
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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 5. Individuation / e. Individuation by kind
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We never single out just 'this', but always 'this something-or-other' [Wiggins]
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Sortal predications are answers to the question 'what is x?' [Wiggins]
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A river may change constantly, but not in respect of being a river [Wiggins]
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Sortal classification becomes science, with cross reference clarifying individuals [Wiggins]
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If the kinds are divided realistically, they fall into substances [Wiggins]
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'Human being' is a better answer to 'what is it?' than 'poet', as the latter comes in degrees [Wiggins]
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Secondary substances correctly divide primary substances by activity-principles and relations [Wiggins]
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