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Ideas for 'The Advancement of Learning', 'Introducing the Philosophy of Mathematics' and 'Principia Mathematica'

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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 6. Laws as Numerical

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You have discovered that elliptical orbits result just from gravitation and planetary movement [Newton, by Leibniz]

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We have given up substantial forms, and now aim for mathematical laws [Newton]

26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / a. Scientific essentialism

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Essences are part of first philosophy, but as part of nature, not part of logic [Bacon]

26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / c. Essence and laws

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I am not saying gravity is essential to bodies [Newton]