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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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Modern accounts of causation involve either processes or counterfactuals [Baron/Miller]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 4. Naturalised causation
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The main process theory of causation says it is transference of mass, energy, momentum or charge [Baron/Miller]
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If causes are processes, what is causation by omission? (Distinguish legal from scientific causes?) [Baron/Miller]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 9. General Causation / c. Counterfactual causation
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The counterfactual theory of causation handles the problem no matter what causes actually are [Baron/Miller]
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Counterfactual theories struggle with pre-emption by a causal back-up system [Baron/Miller]
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