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1908 Nov 9
Logic
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noun that may be the subject of assertions, and that it is as
such subject, denoting a thing in the widest sense of that word, an
ens of not matter what kind, be it an existent, or a possibility (or more accurately
a possible,) or a real tendency, a disposition. I was directly
aware of a thing, and the thing I was directly aware of was Etna,
although I was not directly aware of the fact that it was Etna.
Your objection was pertinent and a real help as well-considered
objections always are. You see, however, that I have obviated
it. Yet I seem to discern a look of dissatisfaction still on your
countenance. What is the matter? You have no further objection to
make to what I say, have you?

You. Yes, I have; and to be frank, it appears to me conclusive. It is
this. All our knowledge, all our 'awareness', as you call it, comes to