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'Elements of Mind', 'Politics' and 'Events'
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / a. Final purpose
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If nature makes everything for a purpose, then plants and animals must have been made for man [Aristotle]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / b. Limited purposes
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The best instruments have one purpose, not many [Aristotle]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 1. Causation
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Causation is a general relation derived from instances of causal dependence [Lewis]
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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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