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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 / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / f. Ancient elements

17465	Lavoisier's elements included four types of earth [Weisberg/Needham/Hendry]
	Full Idea: Four types of earth found a place on Lavoisier's list of elements.
	From: Weisberg/Needham/Hendry (Philosophy of Chemistry [2011], 1.2)
	A reaction: A nice intermediate point between the ancient Greek and the modern view of earth.