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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / a. Final purpose

2809	If nature makes everything for a purpose, then plants and animals must have been made for man [Aristotle]

20812

Covers are for shields, and sheaths for swords; likewise, all in the cosmos is for some other thing [Chrysippus]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / b. Limited purposes

2800	The best instruments have one purpose, not many [Aristotle]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / f. Ancient elements

21403

The later Stoics identified the logos with an air-fire compound, called 'pneuma' [Chrysippus, by Long]

20828

Fire is a separate element, not formed with others (as was previously believed) [Chrysippus, by Stobaeus]

5975	Stoics say earth, air, fire and water are the primary elements [Chrysippus, by Plutarch]