8 ideas
3340 | Von Neumann defines each number as the set of all smaller numbers [Neumann, by Blackburn] |
3355 | Von Neumann wanted mathematical functions to replace sets [Neumann, by Benardete,JA] |
22716 | Von Neumann defined ordinals as the set of all smaller ordinals [Neumann, by Poundstone] |
12177 | Human artefacts may have essences, in their purposes [Popper] |
12176 | Science does not aim at ultimate explanations [Popper] |
12175 | Galilean science aimed at true essences, as the ultimate explanations [Popper] |
12179 | Essentialist views of science prevent further questions from being raised [Popper] |
15961 | I don't see how mere moving matter can lead to the bodies of men and animals, and especially their seeds [Boyle] |