Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Sophocles, Henry More and Proclus

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4 ideas

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / g. Causal explanations

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Geometrical proofs do not show causes, as when we prove a triangle contains two right angles [Proclus]

18. Thought / E. Abstraction / 1. Abstract Thought

9569	The origin of geometry started in sensation, then moved to calculation, and then to reason [Proclus]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / e. Honour

7811	Sophoclean heroes die terrible deaths when they oppose the new Athenian values [Sophocles, by Grayling]

29. Religion / B. Monotheistic Religion / 4. Christianity / c. Angels

16689

The schools said spirits lack extension, and wonder how many could dance on a needle's point [More,H]