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Ideas for 'Elements of Mind', 'The Advancement of Learning' and 'Possible Worlds'

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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / c. Purpose denied

12125

Teleological accounts are fine in metaphysics, but they stop us from searching for the causes [Bacon]

26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 2. Types of cause

4071	Causation can be seen in counterfactual terms, or as increased probability, or as energy flow [Crane]

26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 8. Particular Causation / b. Causal relata

4076	Causes are properties, not events, because properties are what make a difference in a situation [Crane]

26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / a. Scientific essentialism

12118

Essences are part of first philosophy, but as part of nature, not part of logic [Bacon]