Ideas from 'Ideas, Qualities and Corpuscles' by Peter Alexander [1985], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Ideas, Qualities and Corpuscles' by Alexander,Peter [CUP 1985,978-0-521-10734-1]].
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9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / a. Hylomorphism
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If the substantial form of brass implies its stability, how can it melt and remain brass?
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9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / b. Form as principle
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The peripatetics treated forms and real qualities as independent of matter, and non-material
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / k. Explanations by essence
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Can the qualities of a body be split into two groups, where the smaller explains the larger?
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / a. Final purpose
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Science has been partly motivated by the belief that the universe is run by God's laws
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / a. Scientific essentialism
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Alchemists tried to separate out essences, which influenced later chemistry
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27. Natural Reality / C. Space / 4. Substantival Space
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Absolute space either provides locations, or exists but lacks 'marks' for locations
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