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Constants and Variables

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Constants (a, b, c…) name specific individuals; variables (x, y, z) range over individuals without naming any.

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"s" can name Socrates. "x" names no one — it's a placeholder awaiting quantification.

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The constant/variable distinction carries the whole system. Blur it and video 268's restrictions will find you.