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All the ideas for 'Laches', 'The Inference to the Best Explanation' and 'On a supposed right to lie'

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5 ideas

1. Philosophy / A. Wisdom / 3. Wisdom Deflated

291	Don't assume that wisdom is the automatic consequence of old age [Plato]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation

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Best Explanation is the core notion of epistemology [Harman, by Smart]

23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 3. Promise Keeping

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If lies were ever acceptable, with would undermine all duties based on contract [Kant]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / d. Courage

293	Being unafraid (perhaps through ignorance) and being brave are two different things [Plato]

23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 2. Duty

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The law will protect you if you tell a truth which results in murder [Kant]