6 ideas
16541 | All the intrinsic properties of a thing should be deducible from its definition [Spinoza] |
21687 | It seems obvious to prefer the simpler of two theories, on grounds of beauty and convenience [Quine] |
21688 | There are four suspicious reasons why we prefer simpler theories [Quine] |
13073 | To understand the properties we must know the essence, as with a circle [Spinoza] |
16713 | Philosophers are the forefathers of heretics [Tertullian] |
6610 | I believe because it is absurd [Tertullian] |