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'works', 'What is the Source of Knowledge of Modal Truths?' and 'Externalism'
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 5. Infinite in Nature
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There are potential infinities (never running out), but actual infinity is incoherent [Aristotle, by Friend]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / a. Greek matter
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Aristotle's matter can become any other kind of matter [Aristotle, by Wiggins]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / g. Atomism
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The 17th century reintroduced atoms as mathematical modes of Euclidean space [Rowlands]
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26. Natural Theory / B. Natural Kinds / 2. Defining Kinds
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Natural kinds are defined by their real essence, as in gold having atomic number 79 [Rowlands]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / e. Anti scientific essentialism
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H2O isn't necessary, because different laws of nature might affect how O and H combine [Lowe]
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