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All the ideas for 'Mahaprajnaparamitashastra', 'No Understanding without Explanation' and 'The Architecture of Mathematics'

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6. Mathematics / B. Foundations for Mathematics / 7. Mathematical Structuralism / a. Structuralism

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From the axiomatic point of view, mathematics is a storehouse of abstract structures [Bourbaki]

11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 2. Understanding

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Scientific understanding is always the grasping of a correct explanation [Strevens]

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We may 'understand that' the cat is on the mat, but not at all 'understand why' it is there [Strevens]

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Understanding is a precondition, comes in degrees, is active, and holistic - unlike explanation [Strevens]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / a. Virtues

7903	The six perfections are giving, morality, patience, vigour, meditation, and wisdom [Nagarjuna]