17 ideas
19574 | If man sacrifices truth he sacrifices himself, by acting against his own convictions [Novalis] |
19571 | Delusion and truth differ in their life functions [Novalis] |
8921 | Structuralism is now common, studying relations, with no regard for what the objects might be [Hellman] |
8922 | Maybe mathematical objects only have structural roles, and no intrinsic nature [Hellman] |
7720 | Two things can only resemble one another in some respect, and that may reintroduce a universal [Lowe] |
7712 | On substances, Leibniz emphasises unity, Spinoza independence, Locke relations to qualities [Lowe] |
19575 | Refinement of senses increasingly distinguishes individuals [Novalis] |
7710 | Perception is a mode of belief-acquisition, and does not involve sensation [Lowe] |
7711 | Science requires a causal theory - perception of an object must be an experience caused by the object [Lowe] |
19572 | Experiences tests reason, and reason tests experience [Novalis] |
7714 | Personal identity is a problem across time (diachronic) and at an instant (synchronic) [Lowe] |
19573 | The seat of the soul is where our inner and outer worlds interpenetrate [Novalis] |
7715 | Mentalese isn't a language, because it isn't conventional, or a means of public communication [Lowe] |
19577 | Everything is a chaotic unity, then we abstract, then we reunify the world into a free alliance [Novalis] |
7722 | If meaning is mental pictures, explain "the cat (or dog!) is NOT on the mat" [Lowe] |
19578 | Only self-illuminated perfect individuals are beautiful [Novalis] |
19576 | Religion needs an intermediary, because none of us can connect directly to a godhead [Novalis] |