Ideas from 'Abstract Objects:intro to Axiomatic Metaphysics' by Edward N. Zalta [1983], by Theme Structure

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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 2. Abstract Objects / a. Nature of abstracta
Abstract objects are constituted by encoded collections of properties [Swoyer]
9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 2. Abstract Objects / c. Modern abstracta
Properties make round squares and round triangles distinct, unlike exemplification [Swoyer]