Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Hermarchus, David Robb and Xunzi (Xun Kuang)

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5 ideas

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / d. Substance defined

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A substance is, roughly, a basic being or subject at the foundation of reality [Robb]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 8. Parts of Objects / c. Wholes from parts

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If an object survives the loss of a part, complex objects can have autonomy over their parts [Robb]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / d. Teaching virtue

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Rituals escape natural chaos, and benefit everyone, by reshaping our motivations [Xunzi (Xun Kuang), by Norden]

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Rituals don't arise from human nature; they are the deliberate creations of a sage [Xunzi (Xun Kuang)]

25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 6. Animal Rights

6005	Animals are dangerous and nourishing, and can't form contracts of justice [Hermarchus, by Sedley]