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All the ideas for 'Cours d'Analyse', 'The Foundations of Mathematics (2nd ed)' and 'In Metaphysics'

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6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 5. The Infinite / k. Infinitesimals

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Values that approach zero, becoming less than any quantity, are 'infinitesimals' [Cauchy]

6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 5. The Infinite / l. Limits

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When successive variable values approach a fixed value, that is its 'limit' [Cauchy]

7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 6. Criterion for Existence

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Are things distinct if they are both separate, or if only one of them can be separate? [Duns Scotus, by Pasnau]

8. Modes of Existence / A. Relations / 4. Formal Relations / b. Equivalence relation

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An 'equivalence' relation is one which is reflexive, symmetric and transitive [Kunen]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / a. Substance

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Substance is only grasped under the general heading of 'being' [Duns Scotus]