7 ideas
16978 | If conceivability is a priori coherence, that implies possibility [Tahko] |
2614 | Modern phenomenalism holds that objects are logical constructions out of sense-data [Ayer] |
2615 | The concept of sense-data allows us to discuss appearances without worrying about reality [Ayer] |
16975 | Essences are used to explain natural kinds, modality, and causal powers [Tahko] |
23217 | All of our happiness and misery arises entirely from the brain [Hippocrates] |
16976 | Scientific essentialists tend to characterise essence in terms of modality (not vice versa) [Tahko] |
16977 | If essence is modal and laws are necessary, essentialist knowledge is found by scientists [Tahko] |