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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 / B. Natural Kinds / 1. Natural Kinds
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Phylogenetics involves history, and cladism rests species on splits in lineage [Dupré]
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Kinds don't do anything (including evolve) because they are abstract [Dupré]
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26. Natural Theory / B. Natural Kinds / 7. Critique of Kinds
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Wales may count as fish [Dupré]
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Natural kinds are decided entirely by the intentions of our classification [Dupré]
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Borders between species are much less clear in vegetables than among animals [Dupré]
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Cooks, unlike scientists, distinguish garlic from onions [Dupré]
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Even atoms of an element differ, in the energy levels of their electrons [Dupré]
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Ecologists favour classifying by niche, even though that can clash with genealogy [Dupré]
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