16 ideas
13331 | Part and whole contribute asymmetrically to one another, so must differ [Fine,K] |
13332 | Hierarchical set membership models objects better than the subset or aggregate relations do [Fine,K] |
13333 | The matter is a relatively unstructured version of the object, like a set without membership structure [Fine,K] |
13326 | A 'temporary' part is a part at one time, but may not be at another, like a carburetor [Fine,K] |
13327 | A 'timeless' part just is a part, not a part at some time; some atoms are timeless parts of a water molecule [Fine,K] |
13329 | An 'aggregative' sum is spread in time, and exists whenever a component exists [Fine,K] |
13330 | An 'compound' sum is not spread in time, and only exists when all the components exists [Fine,K] |
13328 | Two sorts of whole have 'rigid embodiment' (timeless parts) or 'variable embodiment' (temporary parts) [Fine,K] |
22200 | If you eliminate the impossible, the truth will remain, even if it is weird [Conan Doyle] |
20937 | The state should produce higher civilisations for all, in tune with the economic apparatus [Gramsci] |
20935 | Eventually political parties lose touch with the class they represent, which is dangerous [Gramsci] |
20936 | Caesarism emerges when two forces in society are paralysed in conflict [Gramsci] |
20941 | Totalitarian parties cut their members off from other cultural organisations [Gramsci] |
20939 | What is the function of a parliament? Does it even constitute a part of the State structure? [Gramsci] |
20938 | Liberalism's weakness is its powerful rigid bureaucracy [Gramsci] |
20940 | Perfect political equality requires economic equality [Gramsci] |