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All the ideas for 'Works of Love', 'Of the Origin of Government' and 'Letters to William Molyneux'

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9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 13. Nominal Essence

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Things have real essences, but we categorise them according to the ideas we receive [Locke]

22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / g. Love

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Perfect love is not in spite of imperfections; the imperfections must be loved as well [Kierkegaard]

24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 1. Purpose of a State

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The only purpose of government is to administer justice, which brings security [Hume]