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All the ideas for 'Symposium', 'Reductive Theories of Modality' and 'Prospects: Proletarian Revolution?'

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7 ideas

1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 3. Philosophy Defined

9218	Maybe what distinguishes philosophy from science is its pursuit of necessary truths [Sider]

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

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

24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 1. Social Power

23857

People in power always try to increase their power [Weil]

24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 4. Changing the State / c. Revolution

23856

Spontaneous movements are powerless against organised repression [Weil]

24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / a. Liberalism basics

23859

True democracy is the subordination of society to the individual [Weil]

25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 1. War / e. Peace

23858

War is perpetuated by its continual preparations [Weil]

25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 4. Suicide

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Even if a drowning man is doomed, he should keep swimming to the last [Weil]