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

9992	The 'extension of a concept' in general may be quantitatively completely indeterminate [Cantor]

7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 11. Ontological Commitment / e. Ontological commitment problems

9558	All scientific tests will verify mathematics, so it is a background, not something being tested [Sober]

19. Language / D. Propositions / 3. Concrete Propositions

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Propositions (such as 'that dog is barking') only exist if their items exist [Williamson]