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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 only simple things are monads, with no parts or extension [Leibniz]
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Atomism is irrational because it suggests that two atoms can be indistinguishable [Leibniz]
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Things are infinitely subdivisible and contain new worlds, which atoms would make impossible [Leibniz]
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