Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Menedemus, Pherecydes and Alfred R. Mele

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4 ideas

20. Action / A. Definition of Action / 1. Action Theory

20057

Philosophy of action studies the roles of psychological states in causing behaviour [Mele]

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]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / c. Ultimate substances

22745

Pherecydes said the first principle and element is earth [Pherecydes, by Sext.Empiricus]

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

5883	Pherecydes was the first to say that the soul is eternal [Pherecydes, by Cicero]