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All the ideas for 'De Natura Corporis', 'De modo distinguendi phaenomena' and 'On the Basis of Morality'

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7 ideas

7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 2. Realism

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If experience is just a dream, it is still real enough if critical reason is never deceived [Leibniz]

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The strongest criterion that phenomena show reality is success in prediction [Leibniz]

8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 2. Powers as Basic

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As well as extension, bodies contain powers [Leibniz]

12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 2. Qualities in Perception / e. Primary/secondary critique

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Light, heat and colour are apparent qualities, and so are motion, figure and extension [Leibniz]

22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / b. Rational ethics

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Reason can be vicious, and great crimes have to be rational [Schopenhauer]

22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / e. Human nature

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Man's three basic ethical incentives are egoism, malice and compassion [Schopenhauer]

25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 6. Animal Rights

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Philosophy treats animals as exploitable things, ignoring the significance of their lives [Schopenhauer]