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All the ideas for 'Folk Psychology', 'Epiphenomenal and supervenient causation' and 'Human Freedom and Divine choice'

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9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 7. Essence and Necessity / a. Essence as necessary properties

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The essence is the necessary properties, and the concept includes what is contingent [Leibniz]

18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 4. Folk Psychology

7518	If folk psychology gives a network of causal laws, that fits neatly with functionalism [Churchland,PM]

7519	Many mental phenomena are totally unexplained by folk psychology [Churchland,PM]

7520	Folk psychology never makes any progress, and is marginalised by modern science [Churchland,PM]

26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 8. Particular Causation / a. Observation of causation

3535	All observable causes are merely epiphenomena [Kim]