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All the ideas for 'Mahaprajnaparamitashastra', 'works' and 'Scientific Explanation and the Causal Structure of the World'

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4 ideas

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / b. Need for substance

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We accept substance, to avoid infinite backwards chains of meaning [Wittgenstein, by Potter]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / i. Explanations by mechanism

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Causation produces productive mechanisms; to understand the world, understand these mechanisms [Salmon]

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Salmon's interaction mechanisms needn't be regular, or involving any systems [Glennan on Salmon]

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

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