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All the ideas for 'fragments/reports', 'Consistency and realism (with 1972 note)' and 'Letter to the Editor about Bayle'

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22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 1. Nature of Ethics / f. Ethical non-cognitivism
We tolerate inconsistency in ethics but not in other beliefs (which reflect an independent order) [Williams,B, by Foot]
26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 5. Infinite in Nature
Archelaus was the first person to say that the universe is boundless [Archelaus, by Diog. Laertius]
26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / c. Essence and laws
In addition to laws, God must also create appropriate natures for things [Leibniz]
27. Natural Reality / A. Classical Physics / 1. Mechanics / a. Explaining movement
All that is real in motion is the force or power which produces change [Leibniz]
27. Natural Reality / G. Biology / 3. Evolution
Archelaus said life began in a primeval slime [Archelaus, by Schofield]