7 ideas
17644 | Metaphysical realism is committed to there being one ultimate true theory [Putnam] |
17648 | It is an illusion to think there could be one good scientific theory of reality [Putnam] |
17643 | Shape is essential relative to 'statue', but not essential relative to 'clay' [Putnam] |
5451 | Popper felt that ancient essentialism was a bar to progress [Popper, by Mautner] |
17642 | The old view that sense data are independent of mind is quite dotty [Putnam] |
5996 | Critolaus redefined Aristotle's moral aim as fulfilment instead of happiness [Critolaus, by White,SA] |
17645 | An alien might think oxygen was the main cause of a forest fire [Putnam] |