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All the ideas for 'The Evolution of Modern Metaphysics', 'Preface to Universal Characteristic' and 'Laughter'

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8 ideas

1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 2. Invocation to Philosophy

2118	All other human gifts can harm us, but not correct reasoning [Leibniz]

1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 8. Humour

12169

Since only men laugh, it seems to be an attribute of reason [Scruton]

12172

Objects of amusement do not have to be real [Scruton]

12170

Amusement rests on superiority, or relief, or incongruity [Scruton]

12173

The central object of amusement is the human [Scruton]

1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 1. Nature of Metaphysics

21959

Metaphysics is the most general attempt to make sense of things [Moore,AW]

11. Knowledge Aims / C. Knowing Reality / 3. Idealism / b. Transcendental idealism

21958

Appearances are nothing beyond representations, which is transcendental ideality [Moore,AW]

18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 5. Rationality / a. Rationality

12174

Only rational beings are attentive without motive or concern [Scruton]