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Ideas for 'Commentary on 'De Anima'', 'Physics' and 'Causal Powers'

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27. Natural Reality / A. Classical Physics / 1. Mechanics / a. Explaining movement

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Motion fulfils potentiality [Aristotle]

5114	If movement can arise within an animal, why can't it also arise in the universe? [Aristotle]

5116	When there is unnatural movement (e.g. fire going downwards) the cause is obvious [Aristotle]

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We perceive motion, and not just successive occupations of different positions [Harré/Madden]

27. Natural Reality / A. Classical Physics / 2. Thermodynamics / a. Energy

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'Energy' is a quasi-substance invented as the bearer of change during interactions [Harré/Madden]

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'Kinetic energy' is used to explain the effects of moving things when they are stopped [Harré/Madden]