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All the ideas for 'In Praed.', 'Necessary Existents' and 'The Approach to Metaphysics'

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1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 4. Metaphysics as Science

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Metaphysics rests on observations, but ones so common we hardly notice them [Peirce]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / a. Substance

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Substance is an intrinsic thing, so parts of substances can't also be intrinsic things [Duns Scotus]

19. Language / D. Propositions / 3. Concrete Propositions

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Propositions (such as 'that dog is barking') only exist if their items exist [Williamson]