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All the ideas for 'fragments/reports', 'The New Organon' and 'Letters to Queen Charlotte'

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6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 4. Axioms for Number / a. Axioms for numbers

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We know mathematical axioms, such as subtracting equals from equals leaves equals, by a natural light [Leibniz]

8. Modes of Existence / E. Nominalism / 1. Nominalism / a. Nominalism

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Only individual bodies exist [Bacon]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / c. Form as causal

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There are only individual bodies containing law-based powers, and the Forms are these laws [Bacon]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 7. Essence and Necessity / b. Essence not necessities

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A necessary feature (such as air for humans) is not therefore part of the essence [Leibniz]

10. Modality / D. Knowledge of Modality / 1. A Priori Necessary

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Intelligible truth is independent of any external things or experiences [Leibniz]

12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 2. Qualities in Perception / d. Secondary qualities

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We know objects by perceptions, but their qualities don't reveal what it is we are perceiving [Leibniz]

12. Knowledge Sources / D. Empiricism / 1. Empiricism

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There is nothing in the understanding but experiences, plus the understanding itself, and the understander [Leibniz]

14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 2. Aim of Science

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Science must clear away the idols of the mind if they are ever going to find the truth [Bacon]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / a. Nature of virtue

467	A virtue is a combination of intelligence, strength and luck [Ion]