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All the ideas for 'works', 'Rights of Man' and 'Ethical Studies'

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6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 3. Axioms for Geometry

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Archimedes defined a straight line as the shortest distance between two points [Archimedes, by Leibniz]

22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 2. Happiness / d. Routes to happiness

5655	Happiness is not satisfaction of desires, but fulfilment of values [Bradley, by Scruton]

24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 3. Constitutions

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A people, not government, creates a constitution, which is essential for legitimacy [Paine]