Combining Texts

All the ideas for 'works', 'The Dappled World' and 'Moral Relativism'

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5 ideas

5. Theory of Logic / D. Assumptions for Logic / 3. Contradiction

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Contradiction is not a sign of falsity, nor lack of contradiction a sign of truth [Pascal]

12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 5. Interpretation

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When we say 'is red' we don't mean 'seems red to most people' [Foot]

14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 1. Scientific Theory

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Theories can never represent accurately, because their components are abstract [Cartwright,N, by Portides]

22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 1. Nature of Ethics / e. Ethical cognitivism

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All people need affection, cooperation, community and help in trouble [Foot]

22. Metaethics / B. Value / 1. Nature of Value / f. Ultimate value

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Do we have a concept of value, other than wanting something, or making an effort to get it? [Foot]