Single Idea 11915

[catalogued under 8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 1. Nature of Properties]

Full Idea

If a priori atomism is a true theory of the world, then all properties are derivative from ultimate properties.

Gist of Idea

If atomism is true, then all properties derive from ultimate properties

Source

George Molnar (Powers [1998], 1.4.1)

Book Reference

Molnar,George: 'Powers: a study in metaphysics', ed/tr. Mumford,Stephen [OUP 2003], p.30


A Reaction

Presumably there is a physicalist metaphysic underlying this, which means that even abstract properties derive ultimately from these physical atoms. Unless we want to postulate logical atoms, or monads, or some such weird thing.