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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 / C. Causation / 1. Causation
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Causation is the exercise of powers [Williams,NE]
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Causation needs to explain stasis, as well as change [Williams,NE]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 8. Particular Causation / b. Causal relata
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If causes and effects overlap, that makes changes impossible [Williams,NE]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 1. Laws of Nature
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The law of gravity has many consequences beyond its grounding observations [Russell]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / c. Essence and laws
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Powers contain lawlike features, pointing to possible future states [Williams,NE]
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