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All the ideas for 'Defining 'Intrinsic' (with Rae Langton)', 'The Bacchae' and 'Theory of Knowledge (2nd ed 1977)'

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6 ideas

1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 7. Despair over Philosophy

9283	Our ancient beliefs can never be overthrown by subtle arguments [Euripides]

2. Reason / D. Definition / 1. Definitions

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Interdefinition is useless by itself, but if we grasp one separately, we have them both [Lewis]

8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 4. Intrinsic Properties

15400

We must avoid circularity between what is intrinsic and what is natural [Lewis, by Cameron]

15458

A property is 'intrinsic' iff it can never differ between duplicates [Lewis]

15459

Ellipsoidal stars seem to have an intrinsic property which depends on other objects [Lewis]

11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 5. Aiming at Truth

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We have a basic epistemic duty to believe truth and avoid error [Chisholm, by Kvanvig]