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2. Reason / D. Definition / 1. Definitions

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Definition just needs negation, known variables, conjunction, disjunction, substitution and quantification [Weyl, by Lavine]

14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 1. Scientific Theory

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It seems obvious to prefer the simpler of two theories, on grounds of beauty and convenience [Quine]

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There are four suspicious reasons why we prefer simpler theories [Quine]

24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 10. Theocracy

7825	The politics of Leibniz was the reunification of Christianity [Stewart,M]