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'Principles of Philosophy', 'The Problem of Knowledge' and 'Letter to the Editor about Bayle'
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature
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Physics only needs geometry or abstract mathematics, which can explain and demonstrate everything [Descartes]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / c. Purpose denied
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We will not try to understand natural or divine ends, or final causes [Descartes]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 7. Later Matter Theories / c. Matter as extension
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Matter is not hard, heavy or coloured, but merely extended in space [Descartes]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / c. Essence and laws
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In addition to laws, God must also create appropriate natures for things [Leibniz]
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