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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 / 2. Natural Purpose / b. Limited purposes
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'Purpose' is like the sun, where most heat is wasted, and a tiny part has 'purpose' [Nietzsche]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / c. Purpose denied
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If the world aimed at an end, it would have reached it by now [Nietzsche]
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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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