8 ideas
15970 | People generalise because it is easier to understand, and that is mistaken for deep philosophy [Feynman] |
9182 | Ancient names like 'Obadiah' depend on tradition, not on where the name originated [Dummett] |
9181 | The causal theory of reference can't distinguish just hearing a name from knowing its use [Dummett] |
1748 | Archelaus was the first person to say that the universe is boundless [Archelaus, by Diog. Laertius] |
9410 | Physical Laws are rhythms and patterns in nature, revealed by analysis [Feynman] |
18530 | Nobody understands quantum mechanics [Feynman] |
17707 | We should regard space as made up of many tiny pieces [Feynman, by Mares] |
5989 | Archelaus said life began in a primeval slime [Archelaus, by Schofield] |