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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / c. Purpose denied

5501	People are trying to explain biological teleology in naturalistic causal terms [Lycan]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 5. Infinite in Nature

1748	Archelaus was the first person to say that the universe is boundless [Archelaus, by Diog. Laertius]

26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / a. Scientific essentialism

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Scientific essentialists tend to characterise essence in terms of modality (not vice versa) [Tahko]

26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / b. Scientific necessity

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If essence is modal and laws are necessary, essentialist knowledge is found by scientists [Tahko]