9 ideas
13230 | Particular essence is often captured by generality [Steiner,M] |
13229 | Maybe an instance of a generalisation is more explanatory than the particular case [Steiner,M] |
13231 | Explanatory proofs rest on 'characterizing properties' of entities or structure [Steiner,M] |
5845 | Niceratus learnt the whole of Homer by heart, as a guide to goodness [Xenophon] |
6012 | We must choose in which of the virtues we wish to excel [Panaetius] |
6013 | Panaetius said we should live according to our natural starting-points [Panaetius, by Asmis] |
6014 | Panaetius identified courage with great-mindedness, preferring civic courage to military [Panaetius, by Asmis] |
5833 | Education is the greatest of human goods [Xenophon] |
5888 | Souls are born, since they are sensitive and inherited, so they must perish [Panaetius, by Cicero] |