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'works', 'Metaphysics: the logical approach' and 'The Language of Thought'
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1. Philosophy / A. Wisdom / 1. Nature of Wisdom
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There is practical wisdom (for action), and theoretical wisdom (for deep understanding) [Aristotle, by Whitcomb]
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1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 1. Nature of Metaphysics
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Metaphysics focuses on Platonism, essentialism, materialism and anti-realism [Benardete,JA]
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1. Philosophy / F. Analytic Philosophy / 5. Linguistic Analysis
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There are the 'is' of predication (a function), the 'is' of identity (equals), and the 'is' of existence (quantifier) [Benardete,JA]
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1. Philosophy / F. Analytic Philosophy / 7. Limitations of Analysis
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Analytical philosophy analyses separate concepts successfully, but lacks a synoptic vision of the results [Benardete,JA]
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1. Philosophy / G. Scientific Philosophy / 1. Aims of Science
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Presumably the statements of science are true, but should they be taken literally or not? [Benardete,JA]
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