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All the ideas for 'What do powers do when they are not manifested?', 'Political Philosophy: all that matters' and 'Dialogue on human freedom and origin of evil'

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6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 2. Geometry
13163 Circles must be bounded, so cannot be infinite [Leibniz]
8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 2. Powers as Basic
17996 Powers are claimed to be basic because fundamental particles lack internal structure [Psillos]
16. Persons / F. Free Will / 6. Determinism / b. Fate
13162 Sloth's Syllogism: either it can't happen, or it is inevitable without my effort [Leibniz]
24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 1. A People / c. A unified people
20582 World government needs a shared global identity [Oksala]
24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 4. Original Position / b. Veil of ignorance
20568 The principles Rawls arrives at do not just conform to benevolence, but also result from choices [Oksala]
24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 2. Anarchism
20578 Anarchists prefer local and communal government [Oksala]
24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 4. Social Utilitarianism
20574 Utilitarianism neglects responsibility, duties and rights [Oksala]
29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 3. Problem of Evil / a. Problem of Evil
19339 Evil is a negation of good, which arises from non-being [Leibniz]
13164 God only made sin possible because a much greater good can be derived from it [Leibniz]