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

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 / 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]

26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 1. Causation

22955

Einstein took causation to be the bedrock of physics [Einstein, by Coveney/Highfield]

26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 1. Laws of Nature

20638

General relativity assumes laws of nature are the same in all frames of reference [Einstein, by Close]