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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 5. Infinite in Nature
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There are potential infinities (never running out), but actual infinity is incoherent [Aristotle, by Friend]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / a. Greek matter
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Aristotle's matter can become any other kind of matter [Aristotle, by Wiggins]
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26. Natural Theory / B. Natural Kinds / 2. Defining Kinds
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There are natural kinds of processes [Ellis]
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26. Natural Theory / B. Natural Kinds / 4. Source of Kinds
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Natural kind structures go right down to the bottom level [Ellis]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 3. Laws and Generalities
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Laws of nature are just descriptions of how things are disposed to behave [Ellis]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / e. Anti scientific essentialism
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Essence gives an illusion of understanding [Quine, by Almog]
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