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All the ideas for 'Review of Tait 'Provenance of Pure Reason'', 'Nietzsche, Genealogy, History' and 'The Realm of Matter'

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4. Formal Logic / F. Set Theory ST / 4. Axioms for Sets / j. Axiom of Choice IX

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The old problems with the axiom of choice are probably better ascribed to the law of excluded middle [Parsons,C]

6. Mathematics / C. Sources of Mathematics / 8. Finitism

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If functions are transfinite objects, finitists can have no conception of them [Parsons,C]

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

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The criterion of existence is the possibility of action [Santayana]

7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 11. Ontological Commitment / e. Ontological commitment problems

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If a mathematical structure is rejected from a physical theory, it retains its mathematical status [Parsons,C]

18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 3. Emotions / a. Nature of emotions

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Feelings are not unchanging, but have a history (especially if they are noble) [Foucault]