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All the ideas for 'The Roots of Reference', 'Philosophy of Nature (Encylopedia II)' and 'The Scientific Image'

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1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 6. Metaphysics as Conceptual

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Metaphysics is the lattice which makes incoming material intelligible [Hegel]

8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 3. Powers as Derived

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Dispositions are physical states of mechanism; when known, these replace the old disposition term [Quine]

10. Modality / B. Possibility / 7. Chance

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Chance is compatible with necessity, and the two occur together [Weil]

21. Aesthetics / A. Aesthetic Experience / 4. Beauty

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The secret of art is that beauty is a just blend of unity and its opposite [Weil]

24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 4. Changing the State / c. Revolution

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All revolutions result from spirit changing its categories, to achieve a deeper understanding [Hegel]