Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Democritus, Engelbretsen,G/Sayward,C and Wesley Salmon

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2. Reason / B. Laws of Thought / 2. Sufficient Reason
Everything happens necessarily, and for a reason [Democritus]
     Full Idea: Nothing happens at random, but everything for a reason and as the effect of necessity.
     From: Democritus (fragments/reports [c.431 BCE], B002), quoted by Pseudo-Plutarch - On the Doctrine of the Philosophers 1.25.4
     A reaction: [In Aetius 'Stob'] This remark reminds us of the link between necessity and sufficient reason. Do all reasons arise for a reason?