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All the ideas for 'Deflationary Metaontology of Thomasson', 'On the spiritual perfection of life' and 'Brainstorms:Essays on Mind and Psychology'

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5 ideas

2. Reason / C. Styles of Reason / 1. Dialectic

22102

Arguing with opponents uncovers truths, and restrains falsehoods [Aquinas]

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

14082

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

14081

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

15. Nature of Minds / B. Features of Minds / 4. Intentionality / b. Intentionality theories

3158	Theories of intentionality presuppose rationality, so can't explain it [Dennett]

17. Mind and Body / B. Behaviourism / 3. Intentional Stance

3159	Beliefs and desires aren't real; they are prediction techniques [Dennett]