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Russell and Einstein

Problem of universals

Philosophy is contemplating puzzles about existence. An example is the problem of universals. Universals are yet to be explained but they are vital for allowing us knowledge of things that we are not acquainted with: identity, sameness, equality, property-less points, the infinite, and the foundations of all mathematics...

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Why not consequentialism

When deciding whether an action is better or worse than another action there are three primary contenders for decision making criteria: either (a) some actions are inherently preferable/better/ideal/good/right/correct, or (b) the cause or (c) the consequences of some actions are what makes them preferable to others...