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All the ideas for 'Commentary on 'Posterior Analytics'', 'Lectures on Ethics' and 'Concepts and Counting'

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6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 4. Using Numbers / c. Counting procedure

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A single object must not be counted twice, which needs knowledge of distinctness (negative identity) [Rumfitt]

6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 5. Definitions of Number / c. Fregean numbers

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Some 'how many?' answers are not predications of a concept, like 'how many gallons?' [Rumfitt]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / b. Need for substance

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By comparing qualities and features, reason can gradually infer the nature of substance [Grosseteste]

25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 4. Suicide

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The maxim for suicide is committed to the value of life, and is thus contradictory [Kant]