14 ideas
22142 | In future, only logical limits can be placed on divine omnipotence [Anon (Par), by Boulter] |
16716 | It is heresy to require self-evident foundational principles in order to be certain [Anon (Par)] |
17488 | Empiricist theories are sets of laws, which give explanations and reductions [Glennan] |
17493 | Modern mechanism need parts with spatial, temporal and function facts, and diagrams [Glennan] |
17487 | Mechanistic philosophy of science is an alternative to the empiricist law-based tradition [Glennan] |
17489 | Mechanisms are either systems of parts or sequences of activities [Glennan] |
17490 | 17th century mechanists explained everything by the kinetic physical fundamentals [Glennan] |
17491 | Unlike the lawlike approach, mechanistic explanation can allow for exceptions [Glennan] |
1866 | It is heresy to teach that history repeats every 36,000 years [Anon (Par)] |
22745 | Pherecydes said the first principle and element is earth [Pherecydes, by Sext.Empiricus] |
17494 | Since causal events are related by mechanisms, causation can be analysed in that way [Glennan] |
1865 | It is heresy to teach that natural impossibilities cannot even be achieved by God [Anon (Par)] |
1864 | It is heresy to teach that we can know God by his essence in this mortal life [Anon (Par)] |
5883 | Pherecydes was the first to say that the soul is eternal [Pherecydes, by Cicero] |