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All the ideas for 'Symposium', 'Laughter' and 'talk'

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7 ideas

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

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

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

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

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The central object of amusement is the human [Scruton]

15. Nature of Minds / B. Features of Minds / 1. Consciousness / d. Purpose of consciousness

4741	A very powerful computer might have its operations restricted by the addition of consciousness [Clark,T]

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]