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All the ideas for 'Precepts for Advancing Science and Arts', 'Philosophical Letters from England' and 'The Poetics'

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4 ideas

10. Modality / B. Possibility / 1. Possibility

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The actual must be possible, because it occurred [Aristotle]

13. Knowledge Criteria / D. Scepticism / 6. Scepticism Critique

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I don't recommend universal doubt; we constantly seek reasons for things which are indubitable [Leibniz]

21. Aesthetics / B. Nature of Art / 8. The Arts / b. Literature

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Poetry is more philosophic than history, as it concerns universals, not particulars [Aristotle]

23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 2. Golden Rule

7844	The Golden Rule is accepted everywhere, and gives a fixed target for morality [Voltaire]