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All the ideas for 'Letters to Edward Stillingfleet', 'Abstract Objects:intro to Axiomatic Metaphysics' and 'Form, Matter and Substance'

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1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 1. Nature of Metaphysics

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Much metaphysical debate concerns what is fundamental, rather than what exists [Koslicki]

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 2. Abstract Objects / a. Nature of abstracta

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Abstract objects are constituted by encoded collections of properties [Zalta, by Swoyer]

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 2. Abstract Objects / c. Modern abstracta

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Properties make round squares and round triangles distinct, unlike exemplification [Zalta, by Swoyer]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 1. Unifying an Object / a. Intrinsic unification

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Structured wholes are united by the teamwork needed for their capacities [Koslicki]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / a. Hylomorphism

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The form explains kind, structure, unity and activity [Koslicki]

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]

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Hylomorphic compounds need an individual form for transworld identity [Koslicki]

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]