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All the ideas for 'The Lagoon: how Aristotle invented science', 'Summa' and 'Prospects: Proletarian Revolution?'

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8 ideas

1. Philosophy / C. History of Philosophy / 2. Ancient Philosophy / b. Pre-Socratic philosophy

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The Pre-Socratics are not simple naturalists, because they do not always 'leave the gods out' [Leroi]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / c. Types of substance

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Substances 'substand' (beneath accidents), or 'subsist' (independently) [Eustachius]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / a. Hylomorphism

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Prime matter is free of all forms, but has the potential for all forms [Eustachius]

24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 1. Social Power

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People in power always try to increase their power [Weil]

24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 4. Changing the State / c. Revolution

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Spontaneous movements are powerless against organised repression [Weil]

24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / a. Liberalism basics

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True democracy is the subordination of society to the individual [Weil]

25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 1. War / e. Peace

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War is perpetuated by its continual preparations [Weil]

25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 4. Suicide

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Even if a drowning man is doomed, he should keep swimming to the last [Weil]