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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 / 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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26. Natural Theory / B. Natural Kinds / 5. Reference to Natural Kinds
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The cause of a usage determines meaning, but why is the microstructure of water relevant? [Davidson]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 8. Particular Causation / d. Selecting the cause
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An alien might think oxygen was the main cause of a forest fire [Putnam]
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