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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 5. Infinite in Nature

1748	Archelaus was the first person to say that the universe is boundless [Archelaus, by Diog. Laertius]
	Full Idea: Archelaus was the first person to say that the universe is boundless.
	From: report of Archelaus (fragments/reports [c.450 BCE]) by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 02.Ar.3

26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 9. General Causation / c. Counterfactual causation

16847	Counterfactual causation makes causes necessary but not sufficient [Lipton]
	Full Idea: The counterfactual conception of causation makes causes necessary but not sufficient conditions for their effects.
	From: Peter Lipton (Inference to the Best Explanation (2nd) [2004], 08 'From cause')
	A reaction: Interesting. Then causes would be necessary, but would not necessitate. So what makes a cause sufficient?