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All the ideas for 'Wittgenstein's 'Philosophical Investigations'', 'Goodness and Choice' and 'The Discourses'

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5 ideas

15. Nature of Minds / A. Nature of Mind / 4. Other Minds / d. Other minds by analogy

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If my conception of pain derives from me, it is a contradiction to speak of another's pain [Malcolm]

22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / b. Successful function

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Being a good father seems to depend on intentions, rather than actual abilities [Foot]

25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 2. Religion in Society

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All legislators invoke God in support of extraordinary laws, because their justification is not obvious [Machiavelli]

7126	Rulers should preserve the foundations of religion, to ensure good behaviour and unity [Machiavelli]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 3. Natural Function

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Some words, such as 'knife', have a meaning which involves its function [Foot]