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All the ideas for 'Two Problems of Epistemology', 'Between Facts and Norms' and 'The Conquest of Happiness'

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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]

22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / j. Ethics by convention

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Actions norms are only valid if everyone possibly affected is involved in the discourse [Habermas]

22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 2. Happiness / d. Routes to happiness

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A happy and joyous life must largely be a quiet life [Russell]

23. Ethics / F. Existentialism / 4. Boredom

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Boredom always involves not being fully occupied [Russell]

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Happiness involves enduring boredom, and the young should be taught this [Russell]

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Boredom is an increasingly strong motivating power [Russell]

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Life is now more interesting, but boredom is more frightening [Russell]