Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Xenophon, Anon (Bhag) and Diogenes (Apoll)

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24 ideas

1. Philosophy / A. Wisdom / 1. Nature of Wisdom
7990 Serene wisdom is freedom from ties, and indifference to fortune [Anon (Bhag)]
1. Philosophy / B. History of Ideas / 2. Ancient Thought
1542 Diogenes of Apollonia was the last natural scientist [Diogenes of Apollonia, by Simplicius]
2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 7. Status of Reason
7989 Seek salvation in the wisdom of reason [Anon (Bhag)]
8. Modes of Existence / D. Universals / 6. Platonic Forms / a. Platonic Forms
7996 I am all the beauty and goodness of things, says Krishna [Anon (Bhag)]
9. Objects / F. Identity among Objects / 7. Indiscernible Objects
489 Each thing must be in some way unique [Diogenes of Apollonia]
12. Knowledge Sources / A. A Priori Knowledge / 2. Self-Evidence
483 Start a thesis with something undisputable [Diogenes of Apollonia]
12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 6. Inference in Perception
1544 Perception must be an internal matter, because we can fail to perceive when we are preoccupied [Diogenes of Apollonia, by Theophrastus]
15. Nature of Minds / B. Features of Minds / 1. Consciousness / a. Consciousness
7995 In all living beings I am the light of consciousness, says Krishna [Anon (Bhag)]
17. Mind and Body / E. Mind as Physical / 1. Physical Mind
24042 The older Diogenes said the soul is air, made of the smallest particles [Diogenes of Apollonia]
20. Action / A. Definition of Action / 1. Action Theory
7999 All actions come from: body, lower self, perception, means of action, or Fate [Anon (Bhag)]
22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / e. Human nature
7991 Hate and lust have their roots in man's lower nature [Anon (Bhag)]
22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / h. Fine deeds
5845 Niceratus learnt the whole of Homer by heart, as a guide to goodness [Xenophon]
25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 1. War / a. Just wars
7988 There is no greater good for a warrior than to fight in a just war [Anon (Bhag)]
25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 5. Education / b. Education principles
5833 Education is the greatest of human goods [Xenophon]
26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / a. Final purpose
5995 Diogenes of Apollonia offered the first teleological account of cosmology [Diogenes of Apollonia, by Robinson,TM]
26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / c. Ultimate substances
484 Everything is ultimately a variation of one underlying thing [Diogenes of Apollonia]
488 Air is divine, because it is in and around everything, and arranges everything [Diogenes of Apollonia]
26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / f. Ancient elements
7992 The visible forms of nature are earth, water, fire, air, ether; mind, reason, and the sense of 'I' [Anon (Bhag)]
486 Plants and animals can only come into existence if something fixes their species [Diogenes of Apollonia]
485 Things must retain their essential nature during change, or mixing would be impossible [Diogenes of Apollonia]
28. God / A. Divine Nature / 1. God
7994 Everything, including the gods, comes from me, says Krishna [Anon (Bhag)]
29. Religion / A. Polytheistic Religion / 3. Hinduism
7993 Brahman is supreme, Atman his spirit in man, and Karma is the force of creation [Anon (Bhag)]
29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 1. Religious Commitment / e. Fideism
7997 Only by love can men see me, know me, and come to me, says Krishna [Anon (Bhag)]
29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 2. Immortality / e. Hell
7998 The three gates of hell are lust, anger and greed [Anon (Bhag)]