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All the ideas for 'Definitiones cogitationesque metaphysicae', 'Modal Realism at Work: Properties' and 'Truth, Correspondence, Explanation and Knowledge'

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3. Truth / B. Truthmakers / 1. For Truthmakers

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We want to know what makes sentences true, rather than defining 'true' [McFetridge]

7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 8. Facts / a. Facts

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We normally explain natural events by citing further facts [McFetridge]

8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 11. Properties as Sets

4038	Properties are sets of their possible instances (which separates 'renate' from 'cordate') [Lewis, by Mellor/Oliver]

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

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Substance is that which can act [Leibniz]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / b. Ultimate explanation

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Nature can be fully explained by final causes alone, or by efficient causes alone [Leibniz]