13 ideas
19336 | Wisdom involves the desire to achieve perfection [Leibniz] |
23367 | Even pointing a finger should only be done for a reason [Epictetus] |
7696 | Leibniz first asked 'why is there something rather than nothing?' [Leibniz, by Jacquette] |
19341 | There must be a straining towards existence in the essence of all possible things [Leibniz] |
19428 | Because something does exist, there must be a drive in possible things towards existence [Leibniz] |
5047 | The world is physically necessary, as its contrary would imply imperfection or moral absurdity [Leibniz] |
1457 | Morality requires a minimum commitment to the self [Rashdall] |
19343 | We follow the practical rule which always seeks maximum effect for minimum cost [Leibniz] |
6674 | All moral judgements ultimately concern the value of ends [Rashdall] |
6673 | Ideal Utilitarianism is teleological but non-hedonistic; the aim is an ideal end, which includes pleasure [Rashdall] |
19429 | The principle of determination in things obtains the greatest effect with the least effort [Leibniz] |
1458 | Conduct is only reasonable or unreasonable if the world is governed by reason [Rashdall] |
1459 | Absolute moral ideals can't exist in human minds or material things, so their acceptance implies a greater Mind [Rashdall, by PG] |