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All the ideas for 'The Scientific Revolution 1500-1800', 'Distinct Indiscernibles and the Bundle Theory' and 'Modes of Extension: comment on Fine'

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6 ideas

8. Modes of Existence / D. Universals / 3. Instantiated Universals

10197

An immanent universal is wholly present in more than one place [Zimmerman,DW]

9. Objects / F. Identity among Objects / 7. Indiscernible Objects

10198

If only two indiscernible electrons exist, future differences must still be possible [Zimmerman,DW]

10199

Discernible differences at different times may just be in counterparts [Zimmerman,DW]

18. Thought / E. Abstraction / 7. Abstracta by Equivalence

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Any equivalence relation among similar things allows the creation of an abstractum [Simons]

18884

Abstraction is usually seen as producing universals and numbers, but it can do more [Simons]

26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 11. Against Laws of Nature

5470	The idea of laws of nature arose in the Middle Ages [Hall,AR, by Ellis]