Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Melvin Fitting, Neil E. Williams and Edmund O. Wilson

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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / c. Purpose denied

5308	The only human purpose is that created by our genetic history [Wilson,EO]

26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 1. Causation

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Causation needs to explain stasis, as well as change [Williams,NE]

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Causation is the exercise of powers [Williams,NE]

26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 8. Particular Causation / b. Causal relata

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If causes and effects overlap, that makes changes impossible [Williams,NE]

26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / c. Essence and laws

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Powers contain lawlike features, pointing to possible future states [Williams,NE]