Ideas from 'Syntagma' by Pierre Gassendi [1658], by Theme Structure
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8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 8. Properties as Modes
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If matter is entirely atoms, anything else we notice in it can only be modes
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction
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We observe qualities, and use 'induction' to refer to the substances lying under them
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / g. Atomism
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Atoms are not points, but hard indivisible things, which no force in nature can divide
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How do mere atoms produce qualities like colour, flavour and odour?
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