Combining Texts

All the ideas for 'works', 'Individuals in Aristotle' and 'On Simple Theories of a Complex World'

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5. Theory of Logic / G. Quantification / 2. Domain of Quantification

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De Morgan introduced a 'universe of discourse', to replace Boole's universe of 'all things' [De Morgan, by Walicki]

9. Objects / E. Objects over Time / 9. Ship of Theseus

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Insurance on the original ship would hardly be paid out if the plank version was wrecked! [Frede,M]

14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 1. Scientific Theory

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It seems obvious to prefer the simpler of two theories, on grounds of beauty and convenience [Quine]

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There are four suspicious reasons why we prefer simpler theories [Quine]