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All the ideas for 'De rebus naturalibus', 'Philosophy of Nature (Encylopedia II)' and 'The Basing Relation'

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6 ideas

1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 6. Metaphysics as Conceptual

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Metaphysics is the lattice which makes incoming material intelligible [Hegel]

8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 3. Powers as Derived

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A power is not a cause, but an aptitude for a cause [Zabarella]

11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 4. Belief / a. Beliefs

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There are reasons 'for which' a belief is held, reasons 'why' it is believed, and reasons 'to' believe it [Neta]

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The basing relation of a reason to a belief should both support and explain the belief [Neta]

24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 4. Changing the State / c. Revolution

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All revolutions result from spirit changing its categories, to achieve a deeper understanding [Hegel]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / b. Prime matter

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Prime matter is exceptionally obscure [Zabarella]