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All the ideas for 'Theory of Knowledge (2nd ed 1977)', 'Actualism and Thisness' and 'Explanation in Mathematics'

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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 5. Individuation / d. Individuation by haecceity

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Adams says actual things have haecceities, but not things that only might exist [Adams,RM, by Stalnaker]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 7. Essence and Necessity / b. Essence not necessities

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Essences are no use in mathematics, if all mathematical truths are necessary [Mancosu]

11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 5. Aiming at Truth

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We have a basic epistemic duty to believe truth and avoid error [Chisholm, by Kvanvig]