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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature
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Nature runs the universe by herself without the aid of gods [Lucretius]
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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 / 5. Infinite in Nature
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There can be no centre in infinity [Lucretius]
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The universe must be limitless, since there could be nothing outside to limit it [Lucretius]
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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 / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / g. Atomism
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Everything is created and fed by nature from atoms, and they return to atoms in death [Lucretius]
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If an object is infinitely subdivisible, it will be the same as the whole universe [Lucretius]
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In downward motion, atoms occasionally swerve slightly for no reason [Lucretius]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 7. Strictness of Laws
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Nothing can break the binding laws of eternity [Lucretius]
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