Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Epicurus, Anjan Chakravarrty and Neil E. Williams
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7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 1. Ontologies
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The status quo is part of what exists, and so needs metaphysical explanation [Williams,NE]
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A metaphysic is a set of wider explanations derived from a basic ontology [Williams,NE]
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Humeans say properties are passive, possibility is vast, laws are descriptions, causation is weak [Williams,NE]
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We shouldn't posit the existence of anything we have a word for [Williams,NE]
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7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 6. Physicalism
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Astronomical movements are blessed, but they don't need the help of the gods [Epicurus]
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