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All the ideas for 'Defending the Axioms', 'On Minerals' and '27: Book of Daniel'

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4. Formal Logic / F. Set Theory ST / 4. Axioms for Sets / j. Axiom of Choice IX

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The Axiom of Choice paradoxically allows decomposing a sphere into two identical spheres [Maddy]

5. Theory of Logic / C. Ontology of Logic / 3. If-Thenism

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Critics of if-thenism say that not all starting points, even consistent ones, are worth studying [Maddy]

5. Theory of Logic / K. Features of Logics / 1. Axiomatisation

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Hilbert's geometry and Dedekind's real numbers were role models for axiomatization [Maddy]

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If two mathematical themes coincide, that suggest a single deep truth [Maddy]

6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 5. The Infinite / g. Continuum Hypothesis

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Every infinite set of reals is either countable or of the same size as the full set of reals [Maddy]

6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 6. Mathematics as Set Theory / a. Mathematics is set theory

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Set-theory tracks the contours of mathematical depth and fruitfulness [Maddy]

6. Mathematics / C. Sources of Mathematics / 4. Mathematical Empiricism / c. Against mathematical empiricism

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The connection of arithmetic to perception has been idealised away in modern infinitary mathematics [Maddy]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / a. Hylomorphism

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Substantial forms must exist, to explain the stability of metals like silver and tin [Albertus Magnus]

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 2. Immortality / a. Immortality

7482	Resurrection developed in Judaism as a response to martyrdoms, in about 160 BCE [Anon (Dan), by Watson]