Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Herodotus, David H. Sanford and Proclus

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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / g. Causal explanations

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Geometrical proofs do not show causes, as when we prove a triangle contains two right angles [Proclus]

8406	Not all explanations are causal, but if a thing can be explained at all, it can be explained causally [Sanford]

18. Thought / E. Abstraction / 1. Abstract Thought

9569	The origin of geometry started in sensation, then moved to calculation, and then to reason [Proclus]

26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 8. Particular Causation / c. Conditions of causation

8407	A totality of conditions necessary for an occurrence is usually held to be jointly sufficient for it [Sanford]

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 2. Immortality / a. Immortality

1513	The Egyptians were the first to say the soul is immortal and reincarnated [Herodotus]