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All the ideas for 'works', 'Positivism and Realism' and 'Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity'

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7 ideas

1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 7. Against Metaphysics

13737

The empiricist says that metaphysics is meaningless, rather than false [Schlick]

25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 1. Basis of Rights

19896

It is not a law if not endorsed by the public [Hooker,R]

25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 2. The Law / b. Rule of law

19891

Rule of law is superior to autonomy, because citizens can see what is expected [Hooker,R]

25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 2. The Law / c. Natural law

19897

Human laws must accord with the general laws of Nature [Hooker,R]

26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / c. Essence and laws

17005

Natural things observe certain laws, and things cannot do otherwise if they retain their forms [Hooker,R]

29. Religion / B. Monotheistic Religion / 4. Christianity / d. Heresy

16713

Philosophers are the forefathers of heretics [Tertullian]

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 1. Religious Commitment / e. Fideism

6610	I believe because it is absurd [Tertullian]