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All the ideas for 'works', 'Mathematical Logic (revised)' and 'Isolation and Non-arbitrary Division'

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5. Theory of Logic / E. Structures of Logic / 4. Variables in Logic

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'Corner quotes' (quasi-quotation) designate 'whatever these terms designate' [Quine]

5. Theory of Logic / F. Referring in Logic / 1. Naming / f. Names eliminated

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We might do without names, by converting them into predicates [Quine, by Kirkham]

6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 4. Using Numbers / a. Units

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Objects do not naturally form countable units [Koslicki]

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

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We can still count squares, even if they overlap [Koslicki]

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There is no deep reason why we count carrots but not asparagus [Koslicki]

6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 4. Using Numbers / d. Counting via concepts

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We struggle to count branches and waves because our concepts lack clear boundaries [Koslicki]

7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 8. Stuff / a. Pure stuff

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We talk of snow as what stays the same, when it is a heap or drift or expanse [Koslicki]

29. Religion / B. Monotheistic Religion / 4. Christianity / d. Heresy

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Philosophers are the forefathers of heretics [Tertullian]

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 1. Religious Commitment / e. Fideism

6610	I believe because it is absurd [Tertullian]