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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 / 6. Early Matter Theories / d. The unlimited
405
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The essential nature, whatever it is, of the non-limited is everlasting and ageless [Anaximander]
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The Boundless cannot exist on its own, and must have something contrary to it [Aristotle on Anaximander]
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404
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Things begin and end in the Unlimited, and are balanced over time according to justice [Anaximander]
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Anaximander introduced the idea that the first principle and element of things was the Boundless [Anaximander, by Simplicius]
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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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