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All the ideas for 'Folk Psychology', 'In Metaphysics' and 'Critical Common-Sensism'

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7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 6. Criterion for Existence

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Are things distinct if they are both separate, or if only one of them can be separate? [Duns Scotus, by Pasnau]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / a. Substance

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Substance is only grasped under the general heading of 'being' [Duns Scotus]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 3. Unity Problems / e. Vague objects

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All communication is vague, and is outside the principle of non-contradiction [Peirce]

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Vagueness is a neglected but important part of mathematical thought [Peirce]

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]