15 ideas
16668 | Modes of things exist in some way, without being full-blown substances [Gassendi] |
16730 | If matter is entirely atoms, anything else we notice in it can only be modes [Gassendi] |
16619 | We observe qualities, and use 'induction' to refer to the substances lying under them [Gassendi] |
3400 | Things must have parts to intermingle [Gassendi] |
3031 | The greatest good is not the achievement of desire, but to desire what is proper [Menedemus, by Diog. Laertius] |
19855 | The purpose of society is to protect the rights of liberty, property, security and resistance [Mirabeau/committee] |
19856 | The law expresses the general will, and all citizens can participate [Mirabeau/committee] |
19861 | There is only a constitution if rights are assured, and separation of powers defined [Mirabeau/committee] |
19858 | No one should be molested for their opinions, if they do not disturb the established order [Mirabeau/committee] |
19859 | Free speech is very precious, and everyone may speak and write freely (but take responsibility for it) [Mirabeau/committee] |
19857 | All citizens are eligible for roles in the state, purely on the basis of merit [Mirabeau/committee] |
19862 | Property is a sacred right, breached only when essential, and with fair compensation [Mirabeau/committee] |
19860 | Everyone must contribute to the state's power and administration, in just proportion [Mirabeau/committee] |
16593 | Atoms are not points, but hard indivisible things, which no force in nature can divide [Gassendi] |
16729 | How do mere atoms produce qualities like colour, flavour and odour? [Gassendi] |