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6. Mathematics / C. Sources of Mathematics / 7. Formalism

21570

Numbers are just verbal conveniences, which can be analysed away [Russell]

23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 1. Ethical Egoism

3031	The greatest good is not the achievement of desire, but to desire what is proper [Menedemus, by Diog. Laertius]

25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 2. Religion in Society

19813

All legislators invoke God in support of extraordinary laws, because their justification is not obvious [Machiavelli]

7126	Rulers should preserve the foundations of religion, to ensure good behaviour and unity [Machiavelli]