Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Timon, Yale Kamisar and Mark Steiner

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6 ideas

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

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

13. Knowledge Criteria / E. Relativism / 3. Subjectivism

2975	That honey is sweet I do not affirm, but I agree that it appears so [Timon]

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]

25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 2. Euthanasia

4051	People will volunteer for euthanasia because they think other people want them dead [Kamisar]

4050	We only allow voluntary euthanasia to someone who is both sane and crazed by pain [Kamisar]