Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Panaetius, Proclus and Denis Diderot

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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]

22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / e. Human nature

7667	There are two sides to men - the pleasantly social, and the violent and creative [Diderot, by Berlin]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / a. Nature of virtue

6012	We must choose in which of the virtues we wish to excel [Panaetius]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / b. Living naturally

6013	Panaetius said we should live according to our natural starting-points [Panaetius, by Asmis]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / d. Courage

6014	Panaetius identified courage with great-mindedness, preferring civic courage to military [Panaetius, by Asmis]

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 2. Immortality / a. Immortality

5888	Souls are born, since they are sensitive and inherited, so they must perish [Panaetius, by Cicero]