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Category: Philosophical Concepts

A curated set of core philosophical concepts explained simply. Each article covers one idea—like truth, consciousness, or free will—its meaning, key debates, and relevance to AI, science, and society, with links for deeper exploration.

Tolerance: Why Can Allowing Variation Make a Fit More Reliable?

design, 设计, Tolerance, 容差

Is Curiosity a Virtue in Itself?

Curiosity, 认识美德, Intellectual Virtue, 好奇心

Option Value: Why Can Keeping a Choice Open Be Valuable?

Decision-Making, 选项价值, Option Value, 决策

Can a Genuine Feeling Still Be Unfitting?

Fittingness, Philosophy of Emotion, 恰当性, 情感哲学

Safety Margin: Why Is Just Enough Not Enough?

风险, Risk, Safety Margin, 安全余量

Does Benefiting from Injustice Create Responsibility?

结构性不公, 道德责任, Moral Responsibility, Structural Injustice

Lag: Why Has the Cause Changed Before the Result Catches Up?

Feedback, Lag, 反馈, 滞后

Can Consent Be Withdrawn After It Has Been Given?

Autonomy, Consent, 自主, 同意

Leverage Points: Why Does Changing the Right Place Matter More Than Pushing Harder?

系统思维, Leverage Points, Systems Thinking, 杠杆点

Is Refusing to Choose Still a Choice?

Choice, 选择, 道德责任, Moral Responsibility

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