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All the ideas for 'Frege's Theory of Numbers', 'Definitiones cogitationesque metaphysicae' and 'How to Russell a Frege-Church'

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5. Theory of Logic / F. Referring in Logic / 2. Descriptions / c. Theory of definite descriptions

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For Russell, expressions dependent on contingent circumstances must be eliminated [Kaplan]

6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 4. Using Numbers / c. Counting procedure

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Parsons says counting is tagging as first, second, third..., and converting the last to a cardinal [Parsons,C, by Heck]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / d. Substance defined

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Substance is that which can act [Leibniz]

10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / d. Haecceitism

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'Haecceitism' says that sameness or difference of individuals is independent of appearances [Kaplan]

9668	'Haecceitism' is common thisness under dissimilarity, or distinct thisnesses under resemblance [Kaplan]

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If quantification into modal contexts is legitimate, that seems to imply some form of haecceitism [Kaplan]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / b. Ultimate explanation

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Nature can be fully explained by final causes alone, or by efficient causes alone [Leibniz]