Combining Texts

All the ideas for 'Confessions of a Philosopher', 'Identity through Possible Worlds' and 'The Origins of Totalitarianism'

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9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 14. Knowledge of Essences

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If there are essential properties, how do you find out what they are? [Chisholm]

10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / a. Transworld identity

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Could possible Adam gradually transform into Noah, and vice versa? [Chisholm]

16. Persons / C. Self-Awareness / 3. Limits of Introspection

3102	Why don't we experience or remember going to sleep at night? [Magee]

24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / c. Despotism

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Modern totalitarianism results from lack of social ties or shared goals [Arendt, by Oksala]

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The ideal subject for dictators is not a fanatic, but someone who can't distinguish true from false [Arendt, by Oksala]