Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for H.Putnam/P.Oppenheim, Vincent C. Punzo and Paul M. Pietroski

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4 ideas

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]

19. Language / B. Reference / 5. Speaker's Reference

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No language is semantically referential; it all occurs at the level of thought or utterance [Pietroski, by Hofweber]

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]