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All the ideas for 'Abstract Objects: a Case Study', 'Notes on Comments by Fardella' and 'Moral Relativism'

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6. Mathematics / C. Sources of Mathematics / 6. Logicism / c. Neo-logicism

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Mathematics is both necessary and a priori because it really consists of logical truths [Yablo]

6. Mathematics / C. Sources of Mathematics / 9. Fictional Mathematics

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Putting numbers in quantifiable position (rather than many quantifiers) makes expression easier [Yablo]

7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 7. Abstract/Concrete / a. Abstract/concrete

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Concrete objects have few essential properties, but properties of abstractions are mostly essential [Yablo]

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We are thought to know concreta a posteriori, and many abstracta a priori [Yablo]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 1. Unifying an Object / c. Unity as conceptual

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To exist and be understood, a multitude must first be reduced to a unity [Leibniz]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / c. Types of substance

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Substances are everywhere in matter, like points in a line [Leibniz]

12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 5. Interpretation

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When we say 'is red' we don't mean 'seems red to most people' [Foot]

22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 1. Nature of Ethics / e. Ethical cognitivism

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All people need affection, cooperation, community and help in trouble [Foot]

22. Metaethics / B. Value / 1. Nature of Value / f. Ultimate value

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Do we have a concept of value, other than wanting something, or making an effort to get it? [Foot]