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All the ideas for 'fragments/reports', 'Abduction and Induction' and 'Towards a Universal Characteristic'

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1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 3. Philosophy Defined

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Even pointing a finger should only be done for a reason [Epictetus]

5. Theory of Logic / A. Overview of Logic / 4. Pure Logic

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'Blind thought' is reasoning without recognition of the ingredients of the reasoning [Leibniz, by Arthur,R]

5. Theory of Logic / K. Features of Logics / 5. Incompleteness

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We can assign a characteristic number to every single object [Leibniz]

6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 4. Using Numbers / g. Applying mathematics

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Everything is subsumed under number, which is a metaphysical statics of the universe, revealing powers [Leibniz]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation

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'Abduction' is beginning a hypothesis, particularly if it includes preference of one explanation over others [Peirce]

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Abduction involves original suggestions, and not just the testing involved in induction [Peirce]