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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 / 9. General Causation / a. Constant conjunction
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Day and night are constantly conjoined, but they don't cause one another [Reid, by Crane]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 9. General Causation / d. Causal necessity
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Regular events don't imply a cause, without an innate conviction of universal causation [Reid]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 1. Laws of Nature
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Scientists don't know the cause of magnetism, and only discover its regulations [Reid]
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Laws are rules for effects, but these need a cause; rules of navigation don't navigate [Reid]
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