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'On the Philosophy of Logic', 'De Corpore (Elements, First Section)' and 'Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind'
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / b. Prime matter
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Prime matter is body considered with mere size and extension, and potential [Hobbes]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 1. Causation
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Acting on a body is either creating or destroying a property in it [Hobbes]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 8. Particular Causation / c. Conditions of causation
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An effect needs a sufficient and necessary cause [Hobbes]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 9. General Causation / b. Nomological causation
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Causality may require that a law is being followed [Maslin]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 9. General Causation / d. Causal necessity
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A cause is the complete sum of the features which necessitate the effect [Hobbes]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 7. Strictness of Laws
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Strict laws make causation logically necessary [Maslin]
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Strict laws allow no exceptions and are part of a closed system [Maslin]
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