Combining Texts

All the ideas for 'Two Problems of Epistemology', 'On Freedom' and 'Brains and Behaviour'

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6 ideas

10. Modality / B. Possibility / 5. Contingency

5040	Necessary truths can be analysed into original truths; contingent truths are infinitely analysable [Leibniz]

10. Modality / D. Knowledge of Modality / 2. A Priori Contingent

13159

Only God sees contingent truths a priori [Leibniz]

10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / e. Possible Objects

5039	If non-existents are possible, their existence would replace what now exists, which cannot therefore be necessary [Leibniz]

14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 6. Falsification

18284

Particulars can be verified or falsified, but general statements can only be falsified (conclusively) [Popper]

17. Mind and Body / B. Behaviourism / 4. Behaviourism Critique

3460	Superactors and superspartans count against behaviourism [Putnam, by Searle]

28. God / A. Divine Nature / 3. Divine Perfections

5041	God does everything in a perfect way, and never acts contrary to reason [Leibniz]