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All the ideas for 'Brainstorms:Essays on Mind and Psychology', 'Introduction to 'New Pragmatists'' and 'works'

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4 ideas

2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 5. Objectivity

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Modern pragmatism sees objectivity as possible, despite its gradual evolution [Misak]

5. Theory of Logic / G. Quantification / 4. Substitutional Quantification

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The values of variables can't determine existence, because they are just expressions [Ryle, by Quine]

15. Nature of Minds / B. Features of Minds / 4. Intentionality / b. Intentionality theories

3158	Theories of intentionality presuppose rationality, so can't explain it [Dennett]

17. Mind and Body / B. Behaviourism / 3. Intentional Stance

3159	Beliefs and desires aren't real; they are prediction techniques [Dennett]