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All the ideas for 'Papancasudani', 'On Simple Theories of a Complex World' and 'Letters to Lelong'

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4 ideas

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

21687

It seems obvious to prefer the simpler of two theories, on grounds of beauty and convenience [Quine]

21688

There are four suspicious reasons why we prefer simpler theories [Quine]

25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 1. Causing Death

7907	Human killing is worse if the victim is virtuous [Buddhaghosa]

27. Natural Reality / A. Classical Physics / 1. Mechanics / c. Forces

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Force in substance makes state follow state, and ensures the very existence of substance [Leibniz]