Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Xenophon, Douglas Edwards and Arthur C. Danto

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8 ideas

8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 2. Need for Properties

18430

We accept properties because of type/tokens, reference, and quantification [Edwards]

8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 10. Properties as Predicates

18432

Quineans say that predication is primitive and inexplicable [Edwards]

8. Modes of Existence / E. Nominalism / 2. Resemblance Nominalism

18437

Resemblance nominalism requires a second entity to explain 'the rose is crimson' [Edwards]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 8. Parts of Objects / c. Wholes from parts

18434

That a whole is prior to its parts ('priority monism') is a view gaining in support [Edwards]

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]

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 / 5. Education / b. Education principles

5833	Education is the greatest of human goods [Xenophon]