16 ideas
6222 | If a decision is in accord with right reason, everyone can agree with it [Cumberland] |
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] |
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] |
7714 | Personal identity is a problem across time (diachronic) and at an instant (synchronic) [Lowe] |
7715 | Mentalese isn't a language, because it isn't conventional, or a means of public communication [Lowe] |
7722 | If meaning is mental pictures, explain "the cat (or dog!) is NOT on the mat" [Lowe] |
6217 | Natural law is supplied to the human mind by reality and human nature [Cumberland] |
1477 | Being manly and brave is the result of convention, not of human nature [Plutarch] |
6221 | If there are different ultimate goods, there will be conflicting good actions, which is impossible [Cumberland] |
1478 | Animals don't value pleasure, as they cease sexual intercourse after impregnation [Plutarch] |
6218 | The happiness of individuals is linked to the happiness of everyone (which is individuals taken together) [Cumberland] |
6220 | The happiness of all contains the happiness of each, and promotes it [Cumberland] |
6216 | Natural law is immutable truth giving moral truths and duties independent of society [Cumberland] |
1479 | Animals have not been led into homosexuality, because they value pleasure very little [Plutarch] |