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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature
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We can easily think of nature as one individual [Spinoza]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / a. Final purpose
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Covers are for shields, and sheaths for swords; likewise, all in the cosmos is for some other thing [Chrysippus]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / b. Limited purposes
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Nature has no particular goal in view, and final causes are mere human figments [Spinoza]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / c. Purpose denied
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Spinoza strongly attacked teleology, which is the lifeblood of classical logos [Roochnik on Spinoza]
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For Spinoza eyes don't act for purposes, but follow mechanical necessity [Roochnik on Spinoza]
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Final causes are figments of human imagination [Spinoza]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 5. Infinite in Nature
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An infinite line can be marked in feet or inches, so one infinity is twelve times the other [Spinoza]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / c. Ultimate substances
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In nature there is just one infinite substance [Spinoza]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / f. Ancient elements
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The later Stoics identified the logos with an air-fire compound, called 'pneuma' [Chrysippus, by Long]
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Fire is a separate element, not formed with others (as was previously believed) [Chrysippus, by Stobaeus]
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Stoics say earth, air, fire and water are the primary elements [Chrysippus, by Plutarch]
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