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All the ideas for 'Symposium', 'Review: Meinong 'Untersuchungen zur..'' and 'Laughter'

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9 ideas

1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 8. Humour

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Amusement rests on superiority, or relief, or incongruity [Scruton]

12173

The central object of amusement is the human [Scruton]

12169

Since only men laugh, it seems to be an attribute of reason [Scruton]

12172

Objects of amusement do not have to be real [Scruton]

1. Philosophy / F. Analytic Philosophy / 6. Logical Analysis

21546

We can't sharply distinguish variables, domains and values, if symbols frighten us [Russell]

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 4. Impossible objects

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Common sense agrees with Meinong (rather than Russell) that 'Pegasus is a flying horse' is true [Lackey on Russell]

21545

I prefer to deny round squares, and deal with the difficulties by the theory of denoting [Russell]

18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 5. Rationality / a. Rationality

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Only rational beings are attentive without motive or concern [Scruton]

22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / h. Fine deeds

5845	Niceratus learnt the whole of Homer by heart, as a guide to goodness [Xenophon]