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All the ideas for 'Reply to Richards', 'Modal Realism at Work: Properties' and 'Letters to Leibniz 1'

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3 ideas

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

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The greatest philosophers are methodical; it is what makes them great [Grice]

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]

26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / c. Essence and laws

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I won't object if someone shows that gravity consistently arises from the action of matter [Newton]