Combining Philosophers

Ideas for F.A. Hayek, Ren Descartes and J Ladyman / D Ross

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8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 2. Powers as Basic

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Incorporeal substances are powers or forces [Descartes, by Pasnau]

8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 3. Powers as Derived

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All powers can be explained by obvious features like size, shape and motion of matter [Descartes]

8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 6. Dispositions / e. Dispositions as potential

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If science captures the modal structure of things, that explains why its predictions work [Ladyman/Ross]