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All the ideas for 'Constitutional Code I', 'On the Reality of Accidents' and 'Explanation: the state of play'

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8. Modes of Existence / E. Nominalism / 4. Concept Nominalism

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Abstracta are abbreviated ways of talking; there are just substances, and truths about them [Leibniz]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation

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Audience-relative explanation, or metaphysical explanation based on information? [Stanford]

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Explanation is for curiosity, control, understanding, to make meaningful, or to give authority [Stanford]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction

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We can explain by showing constitution, as well as showing causes [Stanford]

22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 3. Pleasure / b. Types of pleasure

5271	Prejudice apart, push-pin has equal value with music and poetry [Bentham]