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All the ideas for 'Clitophon', 'The Essence of Reference' and 'Philosophical Implications of Mathematical logic'

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5. Theory of Logic / C. Ontology of Logic / 1. Ontology of Logic

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Logic is highly general truths abstracted from reality [Russell, by Glock]

5. Theory of Logic / F. Referring in Logic / 1. Naming / e. Empty names

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It is best to say that a name designates iff there is something for it to designate [Sainsbury]

5. Theory of Logic / F. Referring in Logic / 2. Descriptions / b. Definite descriptions

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Definite descriptions may not be referring expressions, since they can fail to refer [Sainsbury]

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Definite descriptions are usually rigid in subject, but not in predicate, position [Sainsbury]

15. Nature of Minds / C. Capacities of Minds / 5. Generalisation by mind

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It is good to generalise truths as much as possible [Russell]

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

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A new usage of a name could arise from a mistaken baptism of nothing [Sainsbury]

19. Language / B. Reference / 5. Speaker's Reference

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Even a quantifier like 'someone' can be used referentially [Sainsbury]

22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / f. Altruism

1590	The just man does not harm his enemies, but benefits everyone [Plato]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 3. Natural Function

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Things are thought to have a function, even when they can't perform them [Sainsbury]