Single Idea 15479

[catalogued under 8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 5. Powers and Properties]

Full Idea

Each property endows a ball with a distinctive qualitative character and a distinctive range of powers or dispositionalities.

Gist of Idea

Properties endow a ball with qualities, and with powers or dispositions

Source

C.B. Martin (The Mind in Nature [2008], 04.6)

Book Reference

Martin,C.B.: 'The Mind in Nature' [OUP 2008], p.42


A Reaction

I think this is the wrong way round. Do properties support powers, or powers support properties? I favour the latter. Properties are much vaguer than powers. Powers generate the required causation and activity.