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1. Philosophy / A. Wisdom / 1. Nature of Wisdom
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Wisdom for one instant is as good as wisdom for eternity [Chrysippus]
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1. Philosophy / A. Wisdom / 2. Wise People
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Wise men should try to participate in politics, since they are a good influence [Chrysippus, by Diog. Laertius]
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1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 4. Divisions of Philosophy
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Three branches of philosophy: first logic, second ethics, third physics (which ends with theology) [Chrysippus]
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1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 8. Humour
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Since only men laugh, it seems to be an attribute of reason [Scruton]
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Objects of amusement do not have to be real [Scruton]
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Amusement rests on superiority, or relief, or incongruity [Scruton]
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The central object of amusement is the human [Scruton]
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