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'Parmenides', 'The Metaphysics of Scientific Realism' and 'Elements of Mind'
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / d. The unlimited
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The unlimited has no shape and is endless [Plato]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / e. The One
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Some things do not partake of the One [Plato]
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The only movement possible for the One is in space or in alteration [Plato]
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Everything partakes of the One in some way [Plato]
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26. Natural Theory / B. Natural Kinds / 2. Defining Kinds
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There are natural kinds of processes [Ellis]
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26. Natural Theory / B. Natural Kinds / 4. Source of Kinds
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Natural kind structures go right down to the bottom level [Ellis]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 2. Types of cause
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Causation can be seen in counterfactual terms, or as increased probability, or as energy flow [Crane]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 8. Particular Causation / b. Causal relata
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Causes are properties, not events, because properties are what make a difference in a situation [Crane]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 3. Laws and Generalities
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Laws of nature are just descriptions of how things are disposed to behave [Ellis]
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