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'Natural Kinds and Biological Realism', 'Scattered Objects' and 'Timaeus'
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature
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The creator of the cosmos had no envy, and so wanted things to be as like himself as possible [Plato]
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The cosmos must be unique, because it resembles the creator, who is unique [Plato]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / g. Atomism
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We must consider the four basic shapes as too small to see, only becoming visible in large numbers [Plato]
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26. Natural Theory / B. Natural Kinds / 1. Natural Kinds
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Some kinds are very explanatory, but others less so, and some not at all [Devitt]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 1. Causation
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There are two types of cause, the necessary and the divine [Plato]
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