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All the ideas for 'Recent Debates on the A Priori', 'Identity through Possible Worlds' and 'Natural Theology'

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6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 1. Mathematics
9226 If mathematical theories conflict, it may just be that they have different subject matter [Field,H]
9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 14. Knowledge of Essences
11966 If there are essential properties, how do you find out what they are? [Chisholm]
10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / a. Transworld identity
11965 Could possible Adam gradually transform into Noah, and vice versa? [Chisholm]
28. God / B. Proving God / 3. Proofs of Evidence / b. Teleological Proof
21275 Unlike a stone, the parts of a watch are obviously assembled in order to show the time [Paley]
21276 From the obvious purpose and structure of a watch we must infer that it was designed [Paley]
21277 Even an imperfect machine can exhibit obvious design [Paley]
21278 All the signs of design found in a watch are also found in nature [Paley]
21357 No organ shows purpose more obviously than the eyelid [Paley]