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Ideas for 'Mahaprajnaparamitashastra', 'What Required for Foundation for Maths?' and 'Logic in Mathematics'

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2. Reason / D. Definition / 2. Aims of Definition

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Definitions make our intuitions mathematically useful [Mayberry]

2. Reason / D. Definition / 3. Types of Definition

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A 'constructive' (as opposed to 'analytic') definition creates a new sign [Frege]

2. Reason / D. Definition / 10. Stipulative Definition

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Frege suggested that mathematics should only accept stipulative definitions [Frege, by Gupta]

2. Reason / E. Argument / 6. Conclusive Proof

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We must be clear about every premise and every law used in a proof [Frege]

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Proof shows that it is true, but also why it must be true [Mayberry]