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Ideas for Dennis Whitcomb, GE Hughes/M Cresswell and Kenelm Digby

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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 7. Later Matter Theories / b. Corpuscles

16731	Colours arise from the rarity, density and mixture of matter [Digby]
	Full Idea: The origin of all colours in bodies is plainly deduced out of the various degrees of rarity and density, variously mixed and compounded.
	From: Kenelm Digby (Two treatises [1644], I.29.4), quoted by Robert Pasnau - Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671 22.5
	A reaction: We are still struggling with this question, though I think the picture is gradually become clear, once you get the hang of the brain. Easy! See Idea 17396.