Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Benjamin Constant, Eric R. Scerri and Ruth Barcan Marcus

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26. Natural Theory / B. Natural Kinds / 1. Natural Kinds
Natural kinds are what are differentiated by nature, and not just by us [Scerri]
If elements are natural kinds, might the groups of the periodic table also be natural kinds? [Scerri]
26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / a. Scientific essentialism
Dispositional essences are special, as if an object loses them they cease to exist [Marcus (Barcan)]
The colour of gold is best explained by relativistic effects due to fast-moving inner-shell electrons [Scerri]