Combining Texts

All the ideas for 'Presentism and Properties', 'Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity' and 'Letters to Pierre Bayle'

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6 ideas

16. Persons / F. Free Will / 5. Against Free Will

19413

If we know what is good or rational, our knowledge is extended, and our free will restricted [Leibniz]

25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 1. Basis of Rights

19896

It is not a law if not endorsed by the public [Hooker,R]

25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 2. The Law / b. Rule of law

19891

Rule of law is superior to autonomy, because citizens can see what is expected [Hooker,R]

25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 2. The Law / c. Natural law

19897

Human laws must accord with the general laws of Nature [Hooker,R]

26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / c. Essence and laws

17005

Natural things observe certain laws, and things cannot do otherwise if they retain their forms [Hooker,R]

27. Natural Reality / D. Time / 1. Nature of Time / h. Presentism

14409

I am a presentist, and all language and common sense supports my view [Bigelow]