Things appear to be composed of whatever element predominates within them

Evidence

Anaxagoras held that everything is infinitely divisible, and that even the smallest portion of matter contains some of each element. Things appear to be that of which they contain most. — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 345

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 345
• XREF: connects to: Earth, air, fire, and water combine to form complex changing substances — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 311

Broader Connections

• Earth, air, fire, and water combine to form complex changing substances #qualifies (0.70) — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 311