Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Panaetius, Arthur C. Danto and James Woodward

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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / g. Causal explanations
14367 An explanation is a causal graph [Woodward,J, by Strevens]
21. Aesthetics / B. Nature of Art / 6. Art as Institution
20328 A thing is only seen as art in an 'artworld', which has a theory and a history [Danto]
20441 An ordinary object can be a work of art, but only if some theory of art supports it [Danto]
23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / a. Nature of virtue
6012 We must choose in which of the virtues we wish to excel [Panaetius]
23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / b. Living naturally
6013 Panaetius said we should live according to our natural starting-points [Panaetius, by Asmis]
23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / d. Courage
6014 Panaetius identified courage with great-mindedness, preferring civic courage to military [Panaetius, by Asmis]
29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 2. Immortality / a. Immortality
5888 Souls are born, since they are sensitive and inherited, so they must perish [Panaetius, by Cicero]