11 ideas
13007 | Archimedes defined a straight line as the shortest distance between two points [Archimedes, by Leibniz] |
20877 | Errors in moral practice might be inconsistent or inappropriate principles, or inappropriate application [LaFollette] |
20878 | We can discuss the criteria of a judgment, or the weight given to them, or their application [LaFollette] |
20881 | The act/omission distinction is important for duties, but less so for consequences [LaFollette] |
20886 | Are we only obligated by agreement, or should we always help the weak? [LaFollette] |
20879 | Too many options may open us to unwanted pressures, like being paid very little [LaFollette] |
20880 | Should people be forced to make choices? [LaFollette] |
23569 | The only just cause for a war is a wrong received [Vitoria] |
23601 | Leaders can only attack foreigners who have done wrong (as with their own subjects) [Vitoria] |
23566 | Princes should not justify a war to their subjects, and doing so would undermine the state [Vitoria] |
23576 | Sacking a city is lawful if it motivates the attacking troops [Vitoria] |