Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Aristotle, Correia,F/Schnieder,B and Anon (Job)

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7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 1. Grounding / a. Nature of grounding
Is existential dependence by grounding, or do grounding claims arise from existential dependence? [Correia/Schnieder]
7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 1. Grounding / c. Grounding and explanation
Aristotle's formal and material 'becauses' [aitiai] arguably involve grounding [Aristotle, by Correia/Schnieder]
Grounding is metaphysical and explanation epistemic, so keep them apart [Correia/Schnieder]
7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 4. Ontological Dependence
Of interdependent things, the prior one causes the other's existence [Aristotle]
What is prior is always potentially present in what is next in order [Aristotle]
Prior things can exist without posterior things, but not vice versa [Aristotle]
A thing is prior to another if it implies its existence [Aristotle]