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All the ideas for 'Science and Method', 'The Conquest of Happiness' and 'Self, Body and Coincidence'

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6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 2. Geometry

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One geometry cannot be more true than another [Poincaré]

8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 5. Powers and Properties

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Shoemaker moved from properties as powers to properties bestowing powers [Shoemaker, by Mumford/Anjum]

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

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A happy and joyous life must largely be a quiet life [Russell]

23. Ethics / F. Existentialism / 4. Boredom

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Life is now more interesting, but boredom is more frightening [Russell]

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Happiness involves enduring boredom, and the young should be taught this [Russell]

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Boredom always involves not being fully occupied [Russell]

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Boredom is an increasingly strong motivating power [Russell]