Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for H.Putnam/P.Oppenheim, Arthur C. Danto and W Kneale / M Kneale

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4. Formal Logic / F. Set Theory ST / 4. Axioms for Sets / f. Axiom of Infinity V

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The axiom of infinity is not a truth of logic, and its adoption is an abandonment of logicism [Kneale,W and M]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction

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Six reduction levels: groups, lives, cells, molecules, atoms, particles [Putnam/Oppenheim, by Watson]

21. Aesthetics / B. Nature of Art / 6. Art as Institution

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A thing is only seen as art in an 'artworld', which has a theory and a history [Danto]

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An ordinary object can be a work of art, but only if some theory of art supports it [Danto]