Combining Texts

All the ideas for 'Philosophical Studies 1611-19', 'works' and 'Problems in the Explanation of Action'

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4 ideas

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / b. Need for substance

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We accept substance, to avoid infinite backwards chains of meaning [Wittgenstein, by Potter]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / c. Form as causal

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In hylomorphism all the explanation of actions is in the form, and the matter doesn't do anything [Bacon]

20. Action / B. Preliminaries of Action / 1. Intention to Act / b. Types of intention

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We can keep Davidson's account of intentions in action, by further explaining prior intentions [Davidson, by Stout,R]

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

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Stripped and passive matter is just a human invention [Bacon]