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All the ideas for 'Leibniz: Guide for the Perplexed', 'Is Mathematics purely Linguistic?' and 'Two letters on mind'

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6. Mathematics / C. Sources of Mathematics / 7. Formalism

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Numbers are just verbal conveniences, which can be analysed away [Russell]

8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 2. Powers as Basic

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Incorporeal substances are powers or forces [Descartes, by Pasnau]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / d. Substance defined

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Substance needs independence, unity, and stability (for individuation); also it is a subject, for predicates [Perkins]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 7. Later Matter Theories / c. Matter as extension

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Impenetrability only belongs to the essence of extension [Descartes]