Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Gorgias, Alfred R. Mele and Vincent C. Punzo

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6 ideas

7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 3. Being / d. Non-being

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Not-Being obviously doesn't exist, and the five modes of Being are all impossible [Gorgias, by Diog. Laertius]

19. Language / F. Communication / 1. Rhetoric

5864	Destroy seriousness with laughter, and laughter with seriousness [Gorgias]

9866	Gorgias says rhetoric is the best of arts, because it enslaves without using force [Gorgias, by Plato]

20. Action / A. Definition of Action / 1. Action Theory

20057

Philosophy of action studies the roles of psychological states in causing behaviour [Mele]

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

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Why do sexual relationships need permanence, if other relationships don't? [Punzo]

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Does engaging in sexual intercourse really need no more thought than playing tennis? [Punzo]