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All the ideas for 'works', 'An Axiomatization of Set Theory' and 'Models'

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11 ideas

4. Formal Logic / F. Set Theory ST / 5. Conceptions of Set / f. Limitation of Size

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Limitation of Size is not self-evident, and seems too strong [Lavine on Neumann]

6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 6. Mathematics as Set Theory / a. Mathematics is set theory

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All the axioms for mathematics presuppose set theory [Neumann]

14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 7. Scientific Models

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Theoretical models can represent, by mapping onto the data-models [Portides]

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In the 'received view' models are formal; the 'semantic view' emphasises representation [Portides, by PG]

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Representational success in models depends on success of their explanations [Portides]

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The best model of the atomic nucleus is the one which explains the most results [Portides]

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'Model' belongs in a family of concepts, with representation, idealisation and abstraction [Portides]

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Models are theory-driven, or phenomenological (more empirical and specific) [Portides]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / i. Explanations by mechanism

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General theories may be too abstract to actually explain the mechanisms [Portides]

29. Religion / B. Monotheistic Religion / 4. Christianity / d. Heresy

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Philosophers are the forefathers of heretics [Tertullian]

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 1. Religious Commitment / e. Fideism

6610	I believe because it is absurd [Tertullian]