Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Roderick Firth, Anaximenes and Quentin Meillassoux

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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / c. Ultimate substances

1497	For Anaximenes nature is air, which takes different forms by rarefaction and condensation [Anaximenes, by Simplicius]

26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / b. Scientific necessity

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If the laws of nature are contingent, shouldn't we already have noticed it? [Meillassoux]

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Why are contingent laws of nature stable? [Meillassoux]