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All the ideas for 'Precepts for Advancing Science and Arts', 'Rearrangement of Particles' and 'Concepts and Counting'

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6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 4. Using Numbers / c. Counting procedure

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A single object must not be counted twice, which needs knowledge of distinctness (negative identity) [Rumfitt]

6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 5. Definitions of Number / c. Fregean numbers

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Some 'how many?' answers are not predications of a concept, like 'how many gallons?' [Rumfitt]

7. Existence / B. Change in Existence / 1. Nature of Change

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You can't deny temporary intrinsic properties by saying the properties are relations (to times) [Lewis]

13. Knowledge Criteria / D. Scepticism / 6. Scepticism Critique

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I don't recommend universal doubt; we constantly seek reasons for things which are indubitable [Leibniz]