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All the ideas for 'fragments/reports', 'Theory of Knowledge (2nd ed 1977)' and 'Geometrical Method and Metaphysics'

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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 5. Aiming at Truth

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We have a basic epistemic duty to believe truth and avoid error [Chisholm, by Kvanvig]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / g. Causal explanations

19398

Minds are best explained by their ends, and bodies by efficient causes [Leibniz]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 5. Infinite in Nature

1748	Archelaus was the first person to say that the universe is boundless [Archelaus, by Diog. Laertius]

27. Natural Reality / G. Biology / 3. Evolution

5989	Archelaus said life began in a primeval slime [Archelaus, by Schofield]