Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Pherecydes, Benjamin Schnieder and Blasius of Parma

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4 ideas

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / a. Types of explanation

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There are 'conceptual' explanations, with their direction depending on complexity [Schnieder]

17. Mind and Body / E. Mind as Physical / 1. Physical Mind

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Intellectual and moral states, and even the soul itself, depend on prime matter for their existence [Blasius, by Pasnau]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / c. Ultimate substances

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Pherecydes said the first principle and element is earth [Pherecydes, by Sext.Empiricus]

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 2. Immortality / a. Immortality

5883	Pherecydes was the first to say that the soul is eternal [Pherecydes, by Cicero]