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All the ideas for 'Clitophon', 'In Metaphysics' and 'The Quest for Certainty'

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4 ideas

7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 6. Criterion for Existence

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Are things distinct if they are both separate, or if only one of them can be separate? [Duns Scotus, by Pasnau]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / a. Substance

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Substance is only grasped under the general heading of 'being' [Duns Scotus]

11. Knowledge Aims / B. Certain Knowledge / 1. Certainty

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We want certainty in order to achieve secure results for action [Dewey]

22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / f. Altruism

1590	The just man does not harm his enemies, but benefits everyone [Plato]