Combining Texts

All the ideas for 'Symposium', 'De aequopollentia causae et effectus' and 'In Metaphysics'

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4 ideas

7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 6. Criterion for Existence
Are things distinct if they are both separate, or if only one of them can be separate? [Duns Scotus, by Pasnau]
8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 1. Powers
Everything has a fixed power, as required by God, and by the possibility of reasoning [Leibniz]
9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / a. Substance
Substance is only grasped under the general heading of 'being' [Duns Scotus]
22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / h. Fine deeds
Niceratus learnt the whole of Homer by heart, as a guide to goodness [Xenophon]