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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 / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / g. Atomism
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Atomists say causation is mechanical collisions, and all true qualities are microscopic [Pasnau]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 7. Later Matter Theories / a. Early Modern matter
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In the 17th C matter became body, and was then studied by science [Pasnau]
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 7. Later Matter Theories / b. Corpuscles
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Atomism is the commonest version of corpuscularianism, but isn't required by it [Pasnau]
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If there are just arrangements of corpuscles, where are the boundaries between substances? [Pasnau]
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