Ideas of Henry Laycock, by Theme

[British, fl. 2006, At Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Devotee of Schubert.]

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

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If plural variables have 'some values', then non-count variables have 'some value'

5. Theory of Logic / G. Quantification / 6. Plural Quantification

12794

Plurals are semantical but not ontological

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

17694

Some non-count nouns can be used for counting, as in 'several wines' or 'fewer cheeses'

17695

Some apparent non-count words can take plural forms, such as 'snows' or 'waters'

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

12792

The category of stuff does not suit reference

12799

Descriptions of stuff are neither singular aggregates nor plural collections

7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 8. Stuff / b. Mixtures

12818

We shouldn't think some water retains its identity when it is mixed with air

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 8. Parts of Objects / a. Parts of objects

12795

Parts must be of the same very general type as the wholes

15. Nature of Minds / C. Capacities of Minds / 5. Generalisation by mind

17696

'Humility is a virtue' has an abstract noun, but 'water is a liquid' has a generic concrete noun

19. Language / B. Reference / 1. Reference theories

12791

It is said that proper reference is our intellectual link with the world