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'Thinking About Mathematics', 'fragments/reports' and 'The Character of Physical Law'
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / c. Purpose denied
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Only Epicurus denied purpose in nature, for the whole world, or for its parts [Epicurus, by Annas]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / g. Atomism
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Democritus says atoms have size and shape, and Epicurus added weight [Epicurus, by Ps-Plutarch]
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Atoms don't swerve by being struck, because they move in parallel, so the swerve is uncaused [Cicero on Epicurus]
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What causes atomic swerves? Do they draw lots? What decides the size or number of swerves? [Cicero on Epicurus]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 4. Regularities / a. Regularity theory
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Physical Laws are rhythms and patterns in nature, revealed by analysis [Feynman]
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