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All the ideas for 'fragments/reports', 'Metaphysics' and 'Philosophical Studies 1611-19'

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4 ideas

7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 8. Stuff / a. Pure stuff

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A composite is a true unity if all of its parts fall under one essence [Scheibler]

9. Objects / C. Structure of Objects / 2. Hylomorphism / c. Form as causal

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In hylomorphism all the explanation of actions is in the form, and the matter doesn't do anything [Bacon]

23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 1. Ethical Egoism

3031	The greatest good is not the achievement of desire, but to desire what is proper [Menedemus, by Diog. Laertius]

26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / a. Greek matter

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Stripped and passive matter is just a human invention [Bacon]