Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Jonathan Swift, Irenaeus and Michael Stanford

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5 ideas

2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 9. Limits of Reason

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You can't reason someone out of an irrational opinion [Swift]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation

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Audience-relative explanation, or metaphysical explanation based on information? [Stanford]

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Explanation is for curiosity, control, understanding, to make meaningful, or to give authority [Stanford]

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

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We can explain by showing constitution, as well as showing causes [Stanford]

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 3. Problem of Evil / a. Problem of Evil

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Irenaeus says evil is necessary for perfect human development [Irenaeus, by Davies,B]