17 ideas
19336 | Wisdom involves the desire to achieve perfection [Leibniz] |
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] |
16209 | How can point-duration slices of people have beliefs or desires? [Thomson] |
5047 | The world is physically necessary, as its contrary would imply imperfection or moral absurdity [Leibniz] |
23438 | Full rationality must include morality [Foot] |
23437 | Practical reason is goodness in choosing actions [Foot] |
19343 | We follow the practical rule which always seeks maximum effect for minimum cost [Leibniz] |
23436 | It is an odd Humean view to think a reason to act must always involve caring [Foot] |
23431 | Human defects are just like plant or animal defects [Foot] |
23433 | Humans need courage like a plant needs roots [Foot] |
23432 | Concepts such as function, welfare, flourishing and interests only apply to living things [Foot] |
23434 | There is no fact-value gap in 'owls should see in the dark' [Foot] |
23439 | Principles are not ultimate, but arise from the necessities of human life [Foot] |
23435 | If you demonstrate the reason to act, there is no further question of 'why should I?' [Foot] |
19429 | The principle of determination in things obtains the greatest effect with the least effort [Leibniz] |