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1. Philosophy / A. Wisdom / 1. Nature of Wisdom

19693	There is practical wisdom (for action), and theoretical wisdom (for deep understanding) [Aristotle, by Whitcomb]
	Full Idea: Aristotle takes wisdom to come in two forms, the practical and the theoretical, the former of which is good judgement about how to act, and the latter of which is deep knowledge or understanding.
	From: report of Aristotle (works [c.330 BCE]) by Dennis Whitcomb - Wisdom Intro
	A reaction: The interesting question is then whether the two are connected. One might be thoroughly 'sensible' about action, without counting as 'wise', which seems to require a broader view of what is being done. Whitcomb endorses Aristotle on this idea.

1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 1. Nature of Metaphysics

3358	Metaphysics focuses on Platonism, essentialism, materialism and anti-realism [Benardete,JA]
	Full Idea: In contemporary metaphysics the major areas of discussion are Platonism, essentialism, materialism and anti-realism.
	From: José A. Benardete (Metaphysics: the logical approach [1989], After)

1. Philosophy / F. Analytic Philosophy / 5. Linguistic Analysis

3312	There are the 'is' of predication (a function), the 'is' of identity (equals), and the 'is' of existence (quantifier) [Benardete,JA]
	Full Idea: At least since Russell, one has routinely distinguished between the 'is' of predication ('Socrates is wise', Fx), the 'is' of identity ('Morning Star is Evening Star', =), and the 'is' of existence ('the cat is under the bed', Ex).
	From: José A. Benardete (Metaphysics: the logical approach [1989], Ch. 7)
	A reaction: This seems horribly nitpicking to many people, but I love it - because it is just true, and it is a truth right at the basis of the confusions in our talk. Analytic philosophy forever! [P.S. 'Tiddles is a cat' - the 'is' membership]

1. Philosophy / F. Analytic Philosophy / 7. Limitations of Analysis

3352	Analytical philosophy analyses separate concepts successfully, but lacks a synoptic vision of the results [Benardete,JA]
	Full Idea: Analytical philosophy excels in the piecemeal analysis of causation, perception, knowledge and so on, but there is a striking poverty of any synoptic vision of these independent studies.
	From: José A. Benardete (Metaphysics: the logical approach [1989], Ch.22)

1. Philosophy / G. Scientific Philosophy / 1. Aims of Science

3329	Presumably the statements of science are true, but should they be taken literally or not? [Benardete,JA]
	Full Idea: As our bible, the Book of Science is presumed to contain only true sentences, but it is less clear how they are to be construed, which literally and which non-literally.
	From: José A. Benardete (Metaphysics: the logical approach [1989], Ch.13)