Locke and abstraction
Chappell’s rejection of Berkeley’s objection to abstraction in Locke’s account of ideas: Montagues are inconsistent with Capulets. Romeo is not inconsistent with Juliet. Romeo and Juliet are particulars of the general sets ‘Montagues’ and ‘Capulets’ respectively, but abstracted from these sets they are not mutually inconsistent. They are not the parts of the sets ‘Montagues’ … Read more
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Gucci and LV in branding
Despite the global recession the luxury goods market is growing at an incredible rate. Over the last ten years the emerging markets have given birth to a nouveau riche with a penchant for Western life and an exaggerated form of its consumerism. The growth of the luxury goods market in the face of the recession … Read more
Gnocchi with Gorgonzola and Spinach
Potato gnocchi 500g (£1.49) Gorgonzola/blue cheese 200g (£2.39) Frozen chopped spinach 100g (£1.15) Double cream 300ml (95p) Parmesan Black pepper £5.98. Serves three. Boil the gnocchi in a saucepan for two minutes or until they float to the top. Drain so the gnocchi is as dry as possible and layer around the clumps of frozen … Read more
