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All the ideas for 'works', 'Rearrangement of Particles' and 'Structure and Ontology'

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6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 3. Axioms for Geometry

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Archimedes defined a straight line as the shortest distance between two points [Archimedes, by Leibniz]

7. Existence / B. Change in Existence / 1. Nature of Change

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You can't deny temporary intrinsic properties by saying the properties are relations (to times) [Lewis]

18. Thought / E. Abstraction / 3. Abstracta by Ignoring

9626	A structure is an abstraction, focussing on relationships, and ignoring other features [Shapiro]