Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Jeremy Bentham, Michael Devitt and Arthur Schopenhauer

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25. Social Practice / A. Freedoms / 1. Slavery

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Poverty and slavery are virtually two words for the same thing [Schopenhauer]

25. Social Practice / A. Freedoms / 3. Free speech

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The freedom of the press to sell poison outweighs its usefulness [Schopenhauer]

25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 1. Basis of Rights

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Only laws can produce real rights; rights from 'law of nature' are imaginary [Bentham]

25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 4. Suicide

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If suicide was quick and easy, most people would have done it by now [Schopenhauer]

25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 5. Sexual Morality

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Would humanity still exist if sex wasn't both desired and pleasurable? [Schopenhauer]

25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 6. Animal Rights

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Large mature animals are more rational than babies. But all that really matters is - can they suffer? [Bentham]

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Philosophy treats animals as exploitable things, ignoring the significance of their lives [Schopenhauer]