Single Idea 4451

[catalogued under 8. Modes of Existence / D. Universals / 1. Universals]

Full Idea

If properties are universals, what account can be given of the individuation of two entities that have all their pure properties in common?

Gist of Idea

If properties are universals, what distinguishes two things which have identical properties?

Source

J.P. Moreland (Universals [2001], Ch.1)

Book Reference

Moreland,J.P.: 'Universals' [Acumen 2001], p.2


A Reaction

Is this a big problem? Maybe only a space-time location can do it. Or, in the nice case where the universe is just two identical spheres, it may be impossible.