6 ideas
14794 | Instead of seeking Truth, we should seek belief that is beyond doubt [Peirce] |
21687 | It seems obvious to prefer the simpler of two theories, on grounds of beauty and convenience [Quine] |
21688 | There are four suspicious reasons why we prefer simpler theories [Quine] |
14792 | A 'conception', the rational implication of a word, lies in its bearing upon the conduct of life [Peirce] |
14793 | The definition of a concept is just its experimental implications [Peirce] |
5655 | Happiness is not satisfaction of desires, but fulfilment of values [Bradley, by Scruton] |