Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Rescher,N/Oppenheim,P, Hugh LaFollette and John Haldane

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8 ideas

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 8. Parts of Objects / c. Wholes from parts
12887 A whole must have one characteristic, an internal relation, and a structure [Rescher/Oppenheim]
20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 5. Action Dilemmas / a. Dilemmas
20877 Errors in moral practice might be inconsistent or inappropriate principles, or inappropriate application [LaFollette]
20878 We can discuss the criteria of a judgment, or the weight given to them, or their application [LaFollette]
20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 5. Action Dilemmas / c. Omissions
20881 The act/omission distinction is important for duties, but less so for consequences [LaFollette]
23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 2. Duty
20886 Are we only obligated by agreement, or should we always help the weak? [LaFollette]
24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / g. Liberalism critique
22251 Liberalism may fail because it neglects the shared nature of what we pursue and protect [Haldane]
25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 2. Moral rights
20879 Too many options may open us to unwanted pressures, like being paid very little [LaFollette]
20880 Should people be forced to make choices? [LaFollette]