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All the ideas for 'Explanation in Mathematics', 'Dthat' and 'The Handbook [Encheiridion]'

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9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 7. Essence and Necessity / b. Essence not necessities

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Essences are no use in mathematics, if all mathematical truths are necessary [Mancosu]

19. Language / B. Reference / 3. Direct Reference / b. Causal reference

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Are causal descriptions part of the causal theory of reference, or are they just metasemantic? [Kaplan, by Schaffer,J]

22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / e. Human nature

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We see nature's will in the ways all people are the same [Epictetus]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / f. Compassion

4022	Epictetus says we should console others for misfortune, but not be moved by pity [Epictetus, by Taylor,C]

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If someone is weeping, you should sympathise and help, but not share his suffering [Epictetus]

25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 3. Punishment / a. Right to punish

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Perhaps we should persuade culprits that their punishment is just? [Epictetus]