Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Moses Schönfinkel, Einstein,A/Infeld,L and Dmitri Mendeleev

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6 ideas

5. Theory of Logic / E. Structures of Logic / 4. Variables in Logic

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Variables are auxiliary notions, and not part of the 'eternal' essence of logic [Schönfinkel]

27. Natural Reality / B. Modern Physics / 2. Electrodynamics / b. Fields

18202

The concept of a field gradually replaced the substances in explaining relations between charges [Einstein/Infeld]

27. Natural Reality / B. Modern Physics / 4. Standard Model / a. Concept of matter

17402

Mendeleev saw three principles in nature: matter, force and spirit (where the latter seems to be essence) [Mendeleev, by Scerri]

27. Natural Reality / F. Chemistry / 2. Modern Elements

17399

Elements don't survive in compounds, but the 'substance' of the element does [Mendeleev]

27. Natural Reality / F. Chemistry / 3. Periodic Table

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Mendeleev focused on abstract elements, not simple substances, so he got to their essence [Mendeleev, by Scerri]

17401

Mendeleev had a view of elements which allowed him to overlook some conflicting observations [Mendeleev]