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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 / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / g. Atomism
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The 17th century reintroduced atoms as mathematical modes of Euclidean space [Rowlands]
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26. Natural Theory / B. Natural Kinds / 2. Defining Kinds
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Natural kinds are defined by their real essence, as in gold having atomic number 79 [Rowlands]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 4. Regularities / b. Best system theory
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If simplicity and strength are criteria for laws of nature, that introduces a subjective element [Mumford on Lewis]
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A number of systematizations might tie as the best and most coherent system [Mumford on Lewis]
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Laws are the best axiomatization of the total history of world events or facts [Lewis, by Mumford]
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