Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Arcesilaus, Proclus and Sidney Morgenbesser

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4 ideas

13. Knowledge Criteria / D. Scepticism / 3. Illusion Scepticism

2667	A false object might give the same presentation as a true one [Arcesilaus, by Cicero]

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

13165

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]

25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 1. Basis of justice

21229

If everyone is treated with equal injustice, at least that is fair [Morgenbesser]