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5. Theory of Logic / E. Structures of Logic / 1. Logical Form

12220	Is it the sentence-token or the sentence-type that has a logical form? [Fine,K]
	Full Idea: Do we attribute a logical form to a sentence token because it is a token of a type with that form, or do we attribute a logical form to a sentence type because it is a type of a token with that form?
	From: Kit Fine (Quine on Quantifying In [1990], p.110)
	A reaction: Since I believe in propositions (as the unambiguous thought that lies behind a sentence), I take it that logical form concerns propositions, though strict logicians don't like this, for fear that logic spills into psychology.

5. Theory of Logic / G. Quantification / 4. Substitutional Quantification

12222	Substitutional quantification is referential quantification over expressions [Fine,K]
	Full Idea: Substitutional quantification may be regarded as referential quantification over expressions.
	From: Kit Fine (Quine on Quantifying In [1990], p.124)
	A reaction: This is an illuminating gloss. Does such quantification involve some ontological commitment to expressions? I feel an infinite regress looming.

12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 2. Qualities in Perception / c. Primary qualities

16719	The primary qualities are mixed to cause secondary qualities [Burley]
	Full Idea: Secondary qualities are caused by a mixture of primary qualities.
	From: Walter Burley (De formis [1330], pars post p.65), quoted by Robert Pasnau - Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671 21.2
	A reaction: Like paint. He probably has in mind hot, cold, wet and dry as the primary qualities.

29. Religion / B. Monotheistic Religion / 4. Christianity / d. Heresy

16713	Philosophers are the forefathers of heretics [Tertullian]
	Full Idea: Philosophers are the forefathers of heretics.
	From: Tertullian (works [c.200]), quoted by Robert Pasnau - Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671 20.2

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 1. Religious Commitment / e. Fideism

6610	I believe because it is absurd [Tertullian]
	Full Idea: I believe because it is absurd ('Credo quia absurdum est').
	From: Tertullian (works [c.200]), quoted by Robert Fogelin - Walking the Tightrope of Reason n4.2
	A reaction: This seems to be a rather desperate remark, in response to what must have been rather good hostile arguments. No one would abandon the support of reason if it was easy to acquire. You can't deny its engaging romantic defiance, though.