10 ideas
19336 | Wisdom involves the desire to achieve perfection [Leibniz] |
3750 | "It is true that x" means no more than x [Ramsey] |
7696 | Leibniz first asked 'why is there something rather than nothing?' [Leibniz, by Jacquette] |
19341 | There must be a straining towards existence in the essence of all possible things [Leibniz] |
19428 | Because something does exist, there must be a drive in possible things towards existence [Leibniz] |
5047 | The world is physically necessary, as its contrary would imply imperfection or moral absurdity [Leibniz] |
18818 | Sentence meaning is given by the actions to which it would lead [Ramsey] |
19343 | We follow the practical rule which always seeks maximum effect for minimum cost [Leibniz] |
4316 | Either all action is rational, or reason dominates, or reason is only concerned with means [Cottingham] |
19429 | The principle of determination in things obtains the greatest effect with the least effort [Leibniz] |