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All the ideas for 'A Résumé of Metaphysics', 'Ethical Studies' and 'Problems in the Explanation of Action'

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20. Action / B. Preliminaries of Action / 1. Intention to Act / b. Types of intention

20074

We can keep Davidson's account of intentions in action, by further explaining prior intentions [Davidson, by Stout,R]

22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 2. Happiness / d. Routes to happiness

5655	Happiness is not satisfaction of desires, but fulfilment of values [Bradley, by Scruton]

22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 3. Pleasure / a. Nature of pleasure

5049	Intelligent pleasure is the perception of beauty, order and perfection [Leibniz]

28. God / A. Divine Nature / 3. Divine Perfections

5048	Perfection is simply quantity of reality [Leibniz]

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 3. Problem of Evil / b. Human Evil

5050	Evil serves a greater good, and pain is necessary for higher pleasure [Leibniz]