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4. Formal Logic / F. Set Theory ST / 4. Axioms for Sets / a. Axioms for sets

3340	Von Neumann defines each number as the set of all smaller numbers [Neumann, by Blackburn]

4. Formal Logic / F. Set Theory ST / 8. Critique of Set Theory

3355	Von Neumann wanted mathematical functions to replace sets [Neumann, by Benardete,JA]

6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 3. Nature of Numbers / e. Ordinal numbers

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Von Neumann defined ordinals as the set of all smaller ordinals [Neumann, by Poundstone]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / c. Form as causal

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In hylomorphism all the explanation of actions is in the form, and the matter doesn't do anything [Bacon]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / a. Greek matter

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Stripped and passive matter is just a human invention [Bacon]

26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / c. Essence and laws

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In addition to laws, God must also create appropriate natures for things [Leibniz]

27. Natural Reality / A. Classical Physics / 1. Mechanics / a. Explaining movement

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All that is real in motion is the force or power which produces change [Leibniz]