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'Precis of 'Limits of Abstraction'', 'On the Heavens' and 'What is the Source of Knowledge of Modal Truths?'
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / a. Final purpose
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An unworn sandal is in vain, but nothing in nature is in vain [Aristotle]
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There has to be some goal, and not just movement to infinity [Aristotle]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / f. Ancient elements
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Aether moves in circles and is imperishable; the four elements perish, and move in straight lines [Aristotle, by Gill,ML]
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An element is what bodies are analysed into, and won't itself divide into something else [Aristotle]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / e. Anti scientific essentialism
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H2O isn't necessary, because different laws of nature might affect how O and H combine [Lowe]
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