Element theory

Element theory denotes:

• Three-element theory , according to which a state consists of the elements state territory, state people, and state authority
• Four-element doctrine , according to which all being consists of the four basic elements or "essences" fire, water, air and earth
• Five-element theory , Daoist theory for describing nature, according to which it consists of the elements wood, fire, metal, water and earth
• Corpuscular theory, see atomism

See also:

• Quintessence (philosophy)
• Vaisheshika

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