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All the ideas for 'Phenomenalism', 'Definitiones cogitationesque metaphysicae' and 'On Plural Reference and Set Theory'

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5 ideas

5. Theory of Logic / F. Referring in Logic / 1. Naming / d. Singular terms
10670 A 'singulariser' converts a plural like 'number of' to a syntactically neutral form [Cartwright,H, by Hossack]
9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / d. Substance defined
12712 Substance is that which can act [Leibniz]
11. Knowledge Aims / C. Knowing Reality / 2. Phenomenalism
2614 Modern phenomenalism holds that objects are logical constructions out of sense-data [Ayer]
12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 4. Sense Data / a. Sense-data theory
2615 The concept of sense-data allows us to discuss appearances without worrying about reality [Ayer]
14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / b. Ultimate explanation
12737 Nature can be fully explained by final causes alone, or by efficient causes alone [Leibniz]