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Ideas for 'works', 'Regressive Method for Premises in Mathematics' and 'The Fixation of Belief'

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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 1. Knowledge

5991	For Aristotle, knowledge is of causes, and is theoretical, practical or productive [Aristotle, by Code]

11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 4. Belief / c. Aim of beliefs

6940	The feeling of belief shows a habit which will determine our actions [Peirce]

6941	We are entirely satisfied with a firm belief, even if it is false [Peirce]

6942	We want true beliefs, but obviously we think our beliefs are true [Peirce]

6943	A mere question does not stimulate a struggle for belief; there must be a real doubt [Peirce]

11. Knowledge Aims / B. Certain Knowledge / 3. Fallibilism

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The most obvious beliefs are not infallible, as other obvious beliefs may conflict [Russell]