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All the ideas for 'A Résumé of Metaphysics', 'Difficulties of Transfinite Numbers and Types' and 'The Concept of Logical Consequence'

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5. Theory of Logic / B. Logical Consequence / 1. Logical Consequence

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Validity is where either the situation or the interpretation blocks true premises and false conclusion [Etchemendy, by Read]

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Etchemendy says fix the situation and vary the interpretation, or fix interpretations with varying situations [Etchemendy, by Read]

6. Mathematics / C. Sources of Mathematics / 10. Constructivism / d. Predicativism

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'Predicative' norms are those which define a class [Russell]

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We need rules for deciding which norms are predicative (unless none of them are) [Russell]

22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 3. Pleasure / a. Nature of pleasure

5049	Intelligent pleasure is the perception of beauty, order and perfection [Leibniz]

28. God / A. Divine Nature / 3. Divine Perfections

5048	Perfection is simply quantity of reality [Leibniz]

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 3. Problem of Evil / b. Human Evil

5050	Evil serves a greater good, and pain is necessary for higher pleasure [Leibniz]