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All the ideas for 'Conspectus libelli (book outline)', 'Introduction to Philosophical Papers I' and 'Identity and Reference'

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6 ideas

1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 3. Metaphysical Systems

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I tried to be unsystematic and piecemeal, but failed; my papers presuppose my other views [Lewis]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 1. Unifying an Object / b. Unifying aggregates

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A body would be endless disunited parts, if it did not have a unifying form or soul [Leibniz]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / d. Form as unifier

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Form or soul gives unity and duration; matter gives multiplicity and change [Leibniz]

10. Modality / D. Knowledge of Modality / 2. A Priori Contingent

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If we understand God and his choices, we have a priori knowledge of contingent truths [Leibniz, by Garber]

17. Mind and Body / A. Mind-Body Dualism / 3. Panpsychism

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Every body contains a kind of sense and appetite, or a soul [Leibniz]

18. Thought / B. Mechanics of Thought / 5. Mental Files

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An identity statement aims at getting the hearer to merge two mental files [Lockwood]