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

8660	There are potential infinities (never running out), but actual infinity is incoherent [Aristotle, by Friend]

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]

26. Natural Theory / B. Natural Kinds / 1. Natural Kinds

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Natural kinds are what are differentiated by nature, and not just by us [Scerri]

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If elements are natural kinds, might the groups of the periodic table also be natural kinds? [Scerri]

26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / a. Scientific essentialism

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The colour of gold is best explained by relativistic effects due to fast-moving inner-shell electrons [Scerri]