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All the ideas for 'works', 'works' and 'On Simple Theories of a Complex World'

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5 ideas

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

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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]

22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / e. Human nature

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The most important aspect of a human being is not reason, but passion [Kierkegaard, by Carlisle]

29. Religion / B. Monotheistic Religion / 4. Christianity / d. Heresy

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Philosophers are the forefathers of heretics [Tertullian]

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 1. Religious Commitment / e. Fideism

6610	I believe because it is absurd [Tertullian]