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

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 / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / g. Atomism

15952

The corpuscles just have shape, size and motion, which explains things without 'sympathies' or 'forces' [Boyle, by Alexander,P]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 7. Later Matter Theories / b. Corpuscles

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The corpuscular theory allows motion, but does not include forces between the particles [Boyle, by Alexander,P]