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'Theaetetus', 'A Combinatorial Theory of Possibility' and 'Explanation - Opening Address'
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2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 6. Coherence
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A rational account is essentially a weaving together of things with names [Plato]
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Coherence is consilience, simplicity, analogy, and fitting into a web of belief [Smart]
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We need comprehensiveness, as well as self-coherence [Smart]
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2. Reason / C. Styles of Reason / 3. Eristic
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Eristic discussion is aggressive, but dialectic aims to help one's companions in discussion [Plato]
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2. Reason / D. Definition / 4. Real Definition
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A primary element has only a name, and no logos, but complexes have an account, by weaving the names [Plato]
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