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Ideas for 'Principles of Philosophy', 'Identity and Necessity' and 'What is the Source of Knowledge of Modal Truths?'

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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]

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]

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]

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]