Combining Texts

All the ideas for 'Brainstorms:Essays on Mind and Psychology', 'Geometrical Method and Metaphysics' and 'Individuals in Aristotle'

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4 ideas

9. Objects / E. Objects over Time / 9. Ship of Theseus

16157

Insurance on the original ship would hardly be paid out if the plank version was wrecked! [Frede,M]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / g. Causal explanations

19398

Minds are best explained by their ends, and bodies by efficient causes [Leibniz]

15. Nature of Minds / B. Features of Minds / 4. Intentionality / b. Intentionality theories

3158	Theories of intentionality presuppose rationality, so can't explain it [Dennett]

17. Mind and Body / B. Behaviourism / 3. Intentional Stance

3159	Beliefs and desires aren't real; they are prediction techniques [Dennett]