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All the ideas for 'Extrinsic Properties', 'On Probability and Induction' and 'Resemblance Nominalism: a solution to universals'

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

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Contextual values are acceptable in research, but not in its final evaluation [Reichenbach, by Reiss/Sprenger]

8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 4. Intrinsic Properties

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Being alone doesn't guarantee intrinsic properties; 'being alone' is itself extrinsic [Lewis, by Sider]

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Extrinsic properties come in degrees, with 'brother' less extrinsic than 'sibling' [Lewis]

8. Modes of Existence / E. Nominalism / 2. Resemblance Nominalism

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Entities are truthmakers for their resemblances, so no extra entities or 'resemblances' are needed [Rodriquez-Pereyra]

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 5. Individuation / b. Individuation by properties

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Total intrinsic properties give us what a thing is [Lewis]