Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for H.Putnam/P.Oppenheim, Jonathan Swift and David Conway

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7 ideas

2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 9. Limits of Reason
22520 You can't reason someone out of an irrational opinion [Swift]
14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction
20653 Six reduction levels: groups, lives, cells, molecules, atoms, particles [Putnam/Oppenheim, by Watson]
24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 11. Capitalism
22252 Capitalism may actually be the best way to foster community [Conway,D]
22253 Capitalism is just the market, with optional limited government, and perhaps democracy [Conway,D]
22255 Capitalism breaks up extended families, and must then provide welfare for the lonely people [Conway,D]
22256 Capitalism prefers representative democracy, which avoids community decision-making [Conway,D]
22257 Capitalism is anti-community, by only valuing individuals, and breaking up families [Conway,D]