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All the ideas for 'Chomsky on himself', 'The New Organon' and 'Theory of Knowledge (2nd ed 1977)'

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5 ideas

8. Modes of Existence / E. Nominalism / 1. Nominalism / a. Nominalism

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Only individual bodies exist [Bacon]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / c. Form as causal

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There are only individual bodies containing law-based powers, and the Forms are these laws [Bacon]

11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 5. Aiming at Truth

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We have a basic epistemic duty to believe truth and avoid error [Chisholm, by Kvanvig]

14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 2. Aim of Science

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Science must clear away the idols of the mind if they are ever going to find the truth [Bacon]

18. Thought / D. Concepts / 2. Origin of Concepts / c. Nativist concepts

6649	Chomsky now says concepts are basically innate, as well as syntax [Chomsky, by Lowe]