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All the ideas for 'Ethics of Ambiguity', 'On Simple Theories of a Complex World' and 'The Logical Structure of the World (Aufbau)'

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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 1. Scientific Theory

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Carnap tried to define all scientific predicates in terms of primitive relations, using type theory [Carnap, by Button]

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It seems obvious to prefer the simpler of two theories, on grounds of beauty and convenience [Quine]

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There are four suspicious reasons why we prefer simpler theories [Quine]

18. Thought / D. Concepts / 4. Structure of Concepts / g. Conceptual atomism

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All concepts can be derived from a few basics, making possible one science of everything [Carnap, by Brody]

23. Ethics / F. Existentialism / 3. Angst

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If existence is absurd it can never have a meaning [Beauvoir]