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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 / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / a. Scientific essentialism

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Scientific essentialists tend to characterise essence in terms of modality (not vice versa) [Tahko]

26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / b. Scientific necessity

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If essence is modal and laws are necessary, essentialist knowledge is found by scientists [Tahko]