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All the ideas for 'Leibniz: Guide for the Perplexed', 'Positions' and 'Abduction and Induction'

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1. Philosophy / H. Continental Philosophy / 6. Deconstruction

8216	Deconstruction is not neutral; it intervenes [Derrida]

2. Reason / C. Styles of Reason / 1. Dialectic

8213	I try to analyse certain verbal concepts which block and confuse the dialectical process [Derrida]

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]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation

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'Abduction' is beginning a hypothesis, particularly if it includes preference of one explanation over others [Peirce]

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Abduction involves original suggestions, and not just the testing involved in induction [Peirce]