11 ideas
21546 | We can't sharply distinguish variables, domains and values, if symbols frighten us [Russell] |
12312 | The real essence of a thing is its powers, or 'dispositional properties' [Copi] |
21531 | Common sense agrees with Meinong (rather than Russell) that 'Pegasus is a flying horse' is true [Lackey on Russell] |
21545 | I prefer to deny round squares, and deal with the difficulties by the theory of denoting [Russell] |
10937 | Essential properties are the 'deepest' ones which explain the others [Copi, by Rami] |
12308 | In modern science, nominal essence is intended to be real essence [Copi] |
12303 | Within the four types of change, essential attributes are those whose loss means destruction [Copi] |
13304 | Learned men gain more in one day than others do in a lifetime [Posidonius] |
12307 | Modern science seeks essences, and is getting closer to them [Copi] |
12310 | Real essences are scientifically knowable, but so are non-essential properties [Copi] |
20820 | Time is an interval of motion, or the measure of speed [Posidonius, by Stobaeus] |