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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]

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

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All communication is vague, and is outside the principle of non-contradiction [Peirce]

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Vagueness is a neglected but important part of mathematical thought [Peirce]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 3. Individual Essences

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Every individual thing which exists has an essence, which is its internal constitution [Locke]

11. Knowledge Aims / B. Certain Knowledge / 1. Certainty

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If it is knowledge, it is certain; if it isn't certain, it isn't knowledge [Locke]