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All the ideas for 'A Résumé of Metaphysics', 'Amphitheatrum' and 'Identity, Essence and Indiscernibility'

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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 3. Unity Problems / c. Statue and clay

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A statue is essentially the statue, but its lump is not essentially a statue, so statue isn't lump [Yablo, by Rocca]

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

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

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / b. Prime matter

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Prime matter is nothing but its parts [Vanini]

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]