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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature
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The creator of the cosmos had no envy, and so wanted things to be as like himself as possible [Plato]
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The cosmos must be unique, because it resembles the creator, who is unique [Plato]
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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 / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / g. Atomism
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We must consider the four basic shapes as too small to see, only becoming visible in large numbers [Plato]
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