11 ideas
| 18810 | Aristotle's proofs give understanding, so it can't be otherwise, so consequence is necessary [Smiley, by Rumfitt] |
| 7658 | Obviously there can't be a functional anaylsis of qualia if they are defined by intrinsic properties [Dennett] |
| 7655 | The work done by the 'homunculus in the theatre' must be spread amongst non-conscious agencies [Dennett] |
| 7657 | Intelligent agents are composed of nested homunculi, of decreasing intelligence, ending in machines [Dennett] |
| 7656 | I don't deny consciousness; it just isn't what people think it is [Dennett] |
| 7654 | What matters about neuro-science is the discovery of the functional role of the chemistry [Dennett] |
| 20180 | A happy and joyous life must largely be a quiet life [Russell] |
| 20179 | Happiness involves enduring boredom, and the young should be taught this [Russell] |
| 20178 | Life is now more interesting, but boredom is more frightening [Russell] |
| 20176 | Boredom is an increasingly strong motivating power [Russell] |
| 20177 | Boredom always involves not being fully occupied [Russell] |