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1. Philosophy / F. Analytic Philosophy / 6. Logical Analysis

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We can't sharply distinguish variables, domains and values, if symbols frighten us [Russell]

5. Theory of Logic / A. Overview of Logic / 3. Value of Logic

9390	Logic guides thinking, but it isn't a substitute for it [Rumfitt]

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]

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 4. Impossible objects

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Common sense agrees with Meinong (rather than Russell) that 'Pegasus is a flying horse' is true [Lackey on Russell]

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I prefer to deny round squares, and deal with the difficulties by the theory of denoting [Russell]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 3. Unity Problems / e. Vague objects

9389	Vague membership of sets is possible if the set is defined by its concept, not its members [Rumfitt]