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All the ideas for 'Building Blocks of Mathematical Logic', 'Natural Theology' and 'Notes on John Wilkins'

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5. Theory of Logic / E. Structures of Logic / 4. Variables in Logic

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Variables are auxiliary notions, and not part of the 'eternal' essence of logic [Schönfinkel]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 14. Knowledge of Essences

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Essence is the distinct thinkability of anything [Leibniz]

28. God / B. Proving God / 3. Proofs of Evidence / b. Teleological Proof

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Unlike a stone, the parts of a watch are obviously assembled in order to show the time [Paley]

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From the obvious purpose and structure of a watch we must infer that it was designed [Paley]

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Even an imperfect machine can exhibit obvious design [Paley]

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All the signs of design found in a watch are also found in nature [Paley]

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No organ shows purpose more obviously than the eyelid [Paley]