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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / a. Final purpose
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Covers are for shields, and sheaths for swords; likewise, all in the cosmos is for some other thing [Chrysippus]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / f. Ancient elements
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The later Stoics identified the logos with an air-fire compound, called 'pneuma' [Chrysippus, by Long]
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Fire is a separate element, not formed with others (as was previously believed) [Chrysippus, by Stobaeus]
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Stoics say earth, air, fire and water are the primary elements [Chrysippus, by Plutarch]
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26. Natural Theory / B. Natural Kinds / 2. Defining Kinds
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Maybe two kinds are the same if there is no change of entropy on isothermal mixing [Hendry]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / a. Scientific essentialism
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The nature of an element must survive chemical change, so it is the nucleus, not the electrons [Hendry]
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Maybe the nature of water is macroscopic, and not in the microstructure [Hendry]
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Maybe water is the smallest part of it that still counts as water (which is H2O molecules) [Hendry]
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