Combining Texts

All the ideas for 'Two Problems of Epistemology', 'Questions on Aristotle's Physics' and 'Henry V'

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6 ideas

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 4. Quantity of an Object

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Without magnitude a thing would retain its parts, but they would have no location [Buridan]

9. Objects / E. Objects over Time / 8. Continuity of Rivers

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A thing is (less properly) the same over time if each part is succeeded by another [Buridan]

14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 2. Demonstration

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Induction is not demonstration, because not all of the instances can be observed [Buridan]

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

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

14. Science / C. Induction / 2. Aims of Induction

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Science is based on induction, for general truths about fire, rhubarb and magnets [Buridan]

25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 1. War / b. Justice in war

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Our obedience to the king erases any crimes we commit for him [Shakespeare]