Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Menedemus, Morris Kline and Proclus

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5. Theory of Logic / K. Features of Logics / 1. Axiomatisation

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Axioms reveal the underlying assumptions, and reveal relationships between different areas [Kline]

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

13165

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

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

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

23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 1. Ethical Egoism

3031	The greatest good is not the achievement of desire, but to desire what is proper [Menedemus, by Diog. Laertius]