Ideas of Jean Buridan, by Theme
[French, 1298 - 1360, Probably born at Bethune, France.]
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2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 9. Limits of Reason
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A rational donkey would starve to death between two totally identical piles of hay [PG]
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9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 4. Quantity of an Object
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Without magnitude a thing would retain its parts, but they would have no location
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9. Objects / E. Objects over Time / 8. Continuity of Rivers
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A thing is (less properly) the same over time if each part is succeeded by another
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12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 2. Qualities in Perception / b. Primary/secondary
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Why can't we deduce secondary qualities from primary ones, if they cause them?
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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 2. Demonstration
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Induction is not demonstration, because not all of the instances can be observed
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14. Science / C. Induction / 2. Aims of Induction
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Science is based on induction, for general truths about fire, rhubarb and magnets
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