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All the ideas for 'Wisdom', 'Critique of Judgement II: Teleological' and 'Among the Dead Cities'

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7 ideas

1. Philosophy / A. Wisdom / 3. Wisdom Deflated
19695 The devil was wise as an angel, and lost no knowledge when he rebelled [Whitcomb]
20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 5. Action Dilemmas / b. Double Effect
7293 It is legitimate to do harm if it is the unintended side-effect of an effort to achieve a good [Grayling]
22. Metaethics / B. Value / 1. Nature of Value / f. Ultimate value
18239 What is contemplated must have a higher value than contemplation [Kant, by Korsgaard]
18238 Only a good will can give man's being, and hence the world, a final purpose [Kant]
25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 1. War / a. Just wars
7292 War must also have a good chance of success, and be waged with moderation [Grayling]
26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature
22053 The Critique of Judgement aims for a principle that unities humanity and nature [Kant, by Bowie]
26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / b. Limited purposes
18237 Without men creation would be in vain, and without final purpose [Kant]