Combining Texts

All the ideas for 'Mahaprajnaparamitashastra', 'The Conquest of Happiness' and 'Entity and Identity'

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8 ideas

9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 2. Abstract Objects / b. Need for abstracta

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We need a logical use of 'object' as predicate-worthy, and an 'ontological' use [Strawson,P]

9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 3. Individual Essences

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It makes no sense to ask of some individual thing what it is that makes it that individual [Strawson,P]

22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 2. Happiness / d. Routes to happiness

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A happy and joyous life must largely be a quiet life [Russell]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / a. Virtues

7903	The six perfections are giving, morality, patience, vigour, meditation, and wisdom [Nagarjuna]

23. Ethics / F. Existentialism / 4. Boredom

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Happiness involves enduring boredom, and the young should be taught this [Russell]

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Life is now more interesting, but boredom is more frightening [Russell]

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Boredom is an increasingly strong motivating power [Russell]

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Boredom always involves not being fully occupied [Russell]