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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / a. Final purpose

2280	Many causes are quite baffling, so it is absurd to deduce causes from final purposes [Descartes]

20812

Covers are for shields, and sheaths for swords; likewise, all in the cosmos is for some other thing [Chrysippus]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / f. Ancient elements

21403

The later Stoics identified the logos with an air-fire compound, called 'pneuma' [Chrysippus, by Long]

20828

Fire is a separate element, not formed with others (as was previously believed) [Chrysippus, by Stobaeus]

5975	Stoics say earth, air, fire and water are the primary elements [Chrysippus, by Plutarch]

26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 8. Particular Causation / c. Conditions of causation

2272	There must be at least as much in the cause as there is in the effect [Descartes]