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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 / 7. Eliminating causation
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The law of causality is a source of confusion, and should be dropped from philosophy [Russell]
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If causes are contiguous with events, only the last bit is relevant, or the event's timing is baffling [Russell]
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26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 9. General Causation / a. Constant conjunction
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Striking a match causes its igniting, even if it sometimes doesn't work [Russell]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 5. Laws from Universals
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In causal laws, 'events' must recur, so they have to be universals, not particulars [Russell]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 6. Laws as Numerical
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The constancy of scientific laws rests on differential equations, not on cause and effect [Russell]
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