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All the ideas for 'Extrinsic Properties', 'Philosophia Epicurea' and 'The Principles of Science'

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5 ideas

6. Mathematics / C. Sources of Mathematics / 6. Logicism / a. Early logicism

8628	I hold that algebra and number are developments of logic [Jevons]

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]

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

15455

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

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / b. Form as principle

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Form is the principle that connects a thing's constitution (rather than being operative) [Hill,N]