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All the ideas for 'Syntagma', 'The Logical Basis of Metaphysics' and 'Modal Logic as Metaphysics'

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5. Theory of Logic / E. Structures of Logic / 2. Logical Connectives / c. not

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Classical negation is circular, if it relies on knowing negation-conditions from truth-conditions [Dummett]

8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 8. Properties as Modes

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If matter is entirely atoms, anything else we notice in it can only be modes [Gassendi]

10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / e. Possible Objects

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If talking donkeys are possible, something exists which could be a talking donkey [Williamson, by Cameron]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction

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We observe qualities, and use 'induction' to refer to the substances lying under them [Gassendi]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / g. Atomism

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Atoms are not points, but hard indivisible things, which no force in nature can divide [Gassendi]

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How do mere atoms produce qualities like colour, flavour and odour? [Gassendi]