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All the ideas for 'Leibniz: Guide for the Perplexed', 'Beyond Individualism' and 'How to Russell a Frege-Church'

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8 ideas

5. Theory of Logic / F. Referring in Logic / 2. Descriptions / c. Theory of definite descriptions
11989 For Russell, expressions dependent on contingent circumstances must be eliminated [Kaplan]
9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / d. Substance defined
19347 Substance needs independence, unity, and stability (for individuation); also it is a subject, for predicates [Perkins]
10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / d. Haecceitism
11990 'Haecceitism' says that sameness or difference of individuals is independent of appearances [Kaplan]
9668 'Haecceitism' is common thisness under dissimilarity, or distinct thisnesses under resemblance [Kaplan]
11991 If quantification into modal contexts is legitimate, that seems to imply some form of haecceitism [Kaplan]
24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 4. Changing the State / c. Revolution
22258 Passion for progress is always short-lived [Sandel]
24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 3. Conservatism
22259 Conservatives are either individualistic, or communal [Sandel]
24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 7. Communitarianism / a. Communitarianism
22260 Modern liberalism fails to articulate a vision of the common good [Sandel]