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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 / C. Causation / 8. Particular Causation / b. Causal relata
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Causation is based on either events, or facts, or states of affairs [Papineau]
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Causes are instantiations of properties by particulars, or they are themselves basic particulars [Papineau]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 10. Closure of Physics
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The completeness of physics cannot be proved [Papineau]
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Determinism is possible without a complete physics, if mental forces play a role [Papineau]
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Modern biological research, especially into the cell, has revealed no special new natural forces [Papineau]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 11. Against Laws of Nature
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The notion of law doesn't seem to enhance physical theories [Sider]
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Many of the key theories of modern physics do not appear to be 'laws' [Sider]
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