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All the ideas for 'Commentary on 'De Anima'', 'A Serious Proposal to the Ladies I' and 'Laughter'

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7 ideas

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

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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]

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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]

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

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

22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / e. Death

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The soul conserves the body, as we see by its dissolution when the soul leaves [Toletus]

24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 3. Natural Values / a. Natural freedom

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If men are born free, are women born slaves? [Astell]