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All the ideas for 'Universal Arithmetick', 'The Aim and Structure of Physical Theory' and 'Lectures on the Philosophy of Religion'

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6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 5. Definitions of Number / b. Greek arithmetic

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A number is not a multitude, but a unified ratio between quantities [Newton]

14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 6. Falsification

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Observation can force rejection of some part of the initial set of claims [Duhem, by Boulter]

14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 6. Theory Holism

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Experiments only test groups of hypotheses, and can't show which one is wrong [Duhem]

29. Religion / B. Monotheistic Religion / 4. Christianity / a. Christianity

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To universalise 'give everything to the poor' leads to absurdity [Hegel]

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 2. Immortality / a. Immortality

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Immortality does not come at a later time, but when pure knowing Spirit fully grasps the universal [Hegel]