Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Marcel Proust, Michael Stanford and Hugh MacColl

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4. Formal Logic / F. Set Theory ST / 3. Types of Set / b. Empty (Null) Set

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The null class is the class with all the non-existents as its members [MacColl, by Lackey]

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]

18. Thought / B. Mechanics of Thought / 3. Modularity of Mind

7845	When we need to do something, we depute an inner servant to remind us of it [Proust]