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

3504	Chemistry entirely explains plant behaviour [Searle]
	Full Idea: Variable secretions of auxin account for a plant's behaviour in following the sun, without any extra hypothesis of purpose, teleology, or intentionality.
	From: John Searle (The Rediscovery of the Mind [1992], Ch.10.II)

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