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All the ideas for 'A Résumé of Metaphysics', 'Power/Knowledge' and 'The Origin of the Species'

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14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation

16861

A false theory could hardly rival the explanatory power of natural selection [Darwin]

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

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

24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 1. Social Power

8991	Foucault can't accept that power is sometimes decent and benign [Foucault, by Scruton]

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]