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'reports', 'De Corpore (Elements, First Section)' and 'Truth Rehabilitated'
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2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 9. Limits of Reason
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Sceptics say reason is only an instrument, because reason can only be attacked with reason [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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2. Reason / D. Definition / 2. Aims of Definition
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Definitions of things that are caused must express their manner of generation [Hobbes]
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2. Reason / D. Definition / 5. Genus and Differentia
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Definition is resolution of names into successive genera, and finally the difference [Hobbes]
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2. Reason / D. Definition / 8. Impredicative Definition
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A defined name should not appear in the definition [Hobbes]
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2. Reason / F. Fallacies / 3. Question Begging
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'Petitio principii' is reusing the idea to be defined, in disguised words [Hobbes]
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