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'Mechanisms', 'Katzav on limitations of dispositions' and 'On the Ultimate Origination of Things'
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature
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The principle of determination in things obtains the greatest effect with the least effort [Leibniz]
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26. Natural Theory / B. Natural Kinds / 1. Natural Kinds
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The natural kinds are objects, processes and properties/relations [Ellis]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 4. Naturalised causation
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Since causal events are related by mechanisms, causation can be analysed in that way [Glennan]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 2. Types of Laws
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Least action is not a causal law, but a 'global law', describing a global essence [Ellis]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / a. Scientific essentialism
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A species requires a genus, and its essence includes the essence of the genus [Ellis]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / c. Essence and laws
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A hierarchy of natural kinds is elaborate ontology, but needed to explain natural laws [Ellis]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / d. Knowing essences
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Without general principles, we couldn't predict the behaviour of dispositional properties [Ellis]
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