12 ideas
17699 | Variables are auxiliary notions, and not part of the 'eternal' essence of logic [Schönfinkel] |
16078 | Clay is intrinsically and atomically the same as statue (and that lacks 'modal properties') [Rudder Baker] |
16077 | The clay is not a statue - it borrows that property from the statue it constitutes [Rudder Baker] |
16080 | Is it possible for two things that are identical to become two separate things? [Rudder Baker] |
16076 | Constitution is not identity, as consideration of essential predicates shows [Rudder Baker] |
16081 | The constitution view gives a unified account of the relation of persons/bodies, statues/bronze etc [Rudder Baker] |
16082 | Statues essentially have relational properties lacked by lumps [Rudder Baker] |
20180 | A happy and joyous life must largely be a quiet life [Russell] |
20178 | Life is now more interesting, but boredom is more frightening [Russell] |
20176 | Boredom is an increasingly strong motivating power [Russell] |
20179 | Happiness involves enduring boredom, and the young should be taught this [Russell] |
20177 | Boredom always involves not being fully occupied [Russell] |