12 ideas
5637 | Nowadays logic is seen as the science of extensions, not intensions [Scruton] |
15990 | Every individual thing which exists has an essence, which is its internal constitution [Locke] |
15994 | If it is knowledge, it is certain; if it isn't certain, it isn't knowledge [Locke] |
5636 | Cartesian 'ideas' confuse concepts and propositions [Scruton] |
20725 | The idea of duty in one's calling haunts us, like a lost religion [Weber] |
5660 | Allegiance is prior to the recognition of individual rights [Scruton] |
20722 | Acquisition and low consumption lead to saving, investment, and increased wealth [Weber] |
20724 | When asceticism emerged from the monasteries, it helped to drive the modern economy [Weber] |
20717 | Capitalism is not unlimited greed, and may even be opposed to greed [Weber] |
20718 | Modern western capitalism has free labour, business separate from household, and book-keeping [Weber] |
5653 | A right is a power which is enforced in the name of justice [Scruton] |
20719 | Punish the heretic, but be indulgent to the sinner [Weber] |