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All the ideas for 'fragments/reports', 'Laughter' and 'Vindication of Religion (extract)'

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7 ideas

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]

1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 8. Humour

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Since only men laugh, it seems to be an attribute of reason [Scruton]

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Objects of amusement do not have to be real [Scruton]

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Amusement rests on superiority, or relief, or incongruity [Scruton]

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The central object of amusement is the human [Scruton]

18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 5. Rationality / a. Rationality

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Only rational beings are attentive without motive or concern [Scruton]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / h. Respect

1460	Religious experience deserves the same respect as our other key experiences, and is best called 'holy' [Taylor,AE, by PG]