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All the ideas for 'Of Civil Liberty', 'Real Essence' and 'A Realist Theory of Science'

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2. Reason / D. Definition / 4. Real Definition

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'Nominal' definitions identify things, but fail to give their essence [Jones,J-E]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 5. Essence as Kind

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Kind essences are the categorical bases of a thing's causal powers [Bhaskar, by Chakravartty]

24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / b. Monarchy

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Modern monarchies are (like republics) rule by law, rather than by men [Hume]