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All the ideas for 'Deflationary Metaontology of Thomasson', 'Identity and Reference' and 'Laughter'

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8 ideas

1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 8. Humour

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Amusement rests on superiority, or relief, or incongruity [Scruton]

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The central object of amusement is the human [Scruton]

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Since only men laugh, it seems to be an attribute of reason [Scruton]

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Objects of amusement do not have to be real [Scruton]

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 5. Individuation / e. Individuation by kind

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No sortal could ever exactly pin down which set of particles count as this 'cup' [Schaffer,J]

9. Objects / F. Identity among Objects / 6. Identity between Objects

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Identities can be true despite indeterminate reference, if true under all interpretations [Schaffer,J]

18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 5. Rationality / a. Rationality

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Only rational beings are attentive without motive or concern [Scruton]

18. Thought / B. Mechanics of Thought / 5. Mental Files

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An identity statement aims at getting the hearer to merge two mental files [Lockwood]