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All the ideas for 'fragments/reports', 'Defining 'Intrinsic' (with Rae Langton)' and 'The Ages of the World'

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1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 3. Philosophy Defined

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Even pointing a finger should only be done for a reason [Epictetus]

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

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

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

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

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / e. Character

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We don't choose our characters, yet we still claim credit for the actions our characters perform [Schelling]