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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 / D. Laws of Nature / 4. Regularities / a. Regularity theory
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If the world is just mechanical, its whole specification has no more explanation than mere chance [Peirce]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 11. Against Laws of Nature
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The more precise the observations, the less reliable appear to be the laws of nature [Peirce]
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