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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 5. Infinite in Nature

8660	There are potential infinities (never running out), but actual infinity is incoherent [Aristotle, by Friend]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / a. Greek matter

12058

Aristotle's matter can become any other kind of matter [Aristotle, by Wiggins]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / f. Ancient elements

17465

Lavoisier's elements included four types of earth [Weisberg/Needham/Hendry]

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

19425

In the schools the Four Causes are just lumped together in a very obscure way [Leibniz]