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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature

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Physics only needs geometry or abstract mathematics, which can explain and demonstrate everything [Descartes]

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

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We will not try to understand natural or divine ends, or final causes [Descartes]

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

8660	There are potential infinities (never running out), but actual infinity is incoherent [Aristotle, by Friend]

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]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 7. Later Matter Theories / c. Matter as extension

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Matter is not hard, heavy or coloured, but merely extended in space [Descartes]