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All the ideas for 'Aristotle on Matter', 'The Will to Believe' and 'Philosophical Implications of Mathematical logic'

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9 ideas

2. Reason / D. Definition / 4. Real Definition

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Definitions formed an abstract hierarchy for Aristotle, as sets do for us [Fine,K]

2. Reason / D. Definition / 5. Genus and Differentia

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Aristotle sees hierarchies in definitions using genus and differentia (as we see them in sets) [Fine,K]

5. Theory of Logic / C. Ontology of Logic / 1. Ontology of Logic

22329

Logic is highly general truths abstracted from reality [Russell, by Glock]

7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 1. Grounding / c. Grounding and explanation

14268

Maybe bottom-up grounding shows constitution, and top-down grounding shows essence [Fine,K]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 6. Constitution of an Object

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There is no distinctive idea of constitution, because you can't say constitution begins and ends [Fine,K]

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Is there a plausible Aristotelian notion of constitution, applicable to both physical and non-physical? [Fine,K]

15. Nature of Minds / C. Capacities of Minds / 5. Generalisation by mind

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It is good to generalise truths as much as possible [Russell]

23. Ethics / E. Utilitarianism / 4. Unfairness

6570	Imagine millions made happy on condition that one person suffers endless lonely torture [James]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / a. Greek matter

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The components of abstract definitions could play the same role as matter for physical objects [Fine,K]