Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Hermarchus, Mark Steiner and N.L. Wilson

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5 ideas

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 3. Individual Essences

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Particular essence is often captured by generality [Steiner,M]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / e. Lawlike explanations

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Maybe an instance of a generalisation is more explanatory than the particular case [Steiner,M]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / m. Explanation by proof

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Explanatory proofs rest on 'characterizing properties' of entities or structure [Steiner,M]

19. Language / F. Communication / 6. Interpreting Language / c. Principle of charity

6316	We translate in a way that makes the largest possible number of statements true [Wilson,NL]

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]