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All the ideas for 'Mahaprajnaparamitashastra', 'What Metaphors Mean' and 'True Method in Philosophy and Theology'

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7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 6. Criterion for Existence
What is not active is nothing [Leibniz]
19. Language / F. Communication / 6. Interpreting Language / d. Metaphor
Metaphors just mean what their words literally mean [Davidson]
We accept a metaphor when we see the sentence is false [Davidson]
Understanding a metaphor is a creative act, with no rules [Davidson]
23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / a. Virtues
The six perfections are giving, morality, patience, vigour, meditation, and wisdom [Nagarjuna]