Single Idea 11182

[catalogued under 9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 14. Knowledge of Essences]

Full Idea

Some philosophers make a metaphysical shift, by inventing objects (individual concepts, forms, substances) called 'essences', which have only essential properties, and then worry when they can't locate them by rummaging around in possible worlds.

Gist of Idea

If essences are objects with only essential properties, they are elusive in possible worlds

Source

Ruth Barcan Marcus (Essential Attribution [1971], p.192)

Book Reference

-: 'Nous' [-], p.192