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All the ideas for 'Brain Bisection and Unity of Consciousness', 'Precepts for Advancing Science and Arts' and 'Philosophical Studies 1611-19'

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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]

13. Knowledge Criteria / D. Scepticism / 6. Scepticism Critique

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I don't recommend universal doubt; we constantly seek reasons for things which are indubitable [Leibniz]

15. Nature of Minds / A. Nature of Mind / 5. Unity of Mind

2957	Brain bisection suggests unity of mind isn't all-or-nothing [Nagel, by Lockwood]

16. Persons / B. Nature of the Self / 4. Presupposition of Self

3285	We may be unable to abandon personal identity, even when split-brains have undermined it [Nagel]

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]