Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Stephen Wolfram, Richard Sorabji and Kenelm Digby

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6 ideas

6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 4. Using Numbers / g. Applying mathematics
20660 At one level maths and nature are very similar, suggesting some deeper origin [Wolfram]
9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 4. Quantity of an Object
16597 Quantity is the capacity to be divided [Digby]
12. Knowledge Sources / E. Direct Knowledge / 4. Memory
23304 The ancient Memorists said virtually all types of thinking could be done simply by memory [Sorabji]
23303 Stoics say true memory needs reflection and assent, but animals only have perceptual recognition [Sorabji]
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]
27. Natural Reality / C. Space / 4. Substantival Space
20659 Space and its contents seem to be one stuff - so space is the only existing thing [Wolfram]