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'works', 'Metaphysics: contemporary introduction' and 'The Doctrine of Necessity Examined'
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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 / D. Laws of Nature / 4. Regularities / a. Regularity theory
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If the world is just mechanical, its whole specification has no more explanation than mere chance [Peirce]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 11. Against Laws of Nature
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The more precise the observations, the less reliable appear to be the laws of nature [Peirce]
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