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All the ideas for 'Set Theory and related topics (2nd ed)', 'The Discourses' and 'A Realist Theory of Science'

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4. Formal Logic / F. Set Theory ST / 3. Types of Set / e. Equivalence classes

8920	Equivalence relations are reflexive, symmetric and transitive, and classify similar objects [Lipschutz]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 5. Essence as Kind

15143

Kind essences are the categorical bases of a thing's causal powers [Bhaskar, by Chakravartty]

25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 2. Religion in Society

19813

All legislators invoke God in support of extraordinary laws, because their justification is not obvious [Machiavelli]

7126	Rulers should preserve the foundations of religion, to ensure good behaviour and unity [Machiavelli]