Combining Texts

All the ideas for 'works', 'Heidegger: an introduction' and 'Summa Contra Gentiles'

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6 ideas

1. Philosophy / A. Wisdom / 2. Wise People

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Wise people should contemplate and discuss the truth, and fight against falsehood [Aquinas]

1. Philosophy / H. Continental Philosophy / 3. Hermeneutics

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Knowledge is not a static set of correct propositions, but a continuing search for better interpretations [Polt]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / b. Need for substance

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We accept substance, to avoid infinite backwards chains of meaning [Wittgenstein, by Potter]

10. Modality / B. Possibility / 1. Possibility

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When we consider possibilities, there must be something we are considering [Polt]

17. Mind and Body / A. Mind-Body Dualism / 4. Occasionalism

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Without God's influence every operation would stop, so God causes everything [Aquinas]

27. Natural Reality / D. Time / 1. Nature of Time / f. Eternalism

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Eternity coexists with passing time, as the centre of a circle coexists with its circumference [Aquinas]