Combining Texts

All the ideas for 'Symposium', 'No Understanding without Explanation' and 'works'

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5 ideas

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / b. Need for substance

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We accept substance, to avoid infinite backwards chains of meaning [Wittgenstein, by Potter]

11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 2. Understanding

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Scientific understanding is always the grasping of a correct explanation [Strevens]

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We may 'understand that' the cat is on the mat, but not at all 'understand why' it is there [Strevens]

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Understanding is a precondition, comes in degrees, is active, and holistic - unlike explanation [Strevens]

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

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