Single Idea 17989

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

Full Idea

Since properties themselves can have properties there is a well-known division in the theory of properties between those who take a typed and those who take a type-free approach.

Clarification

A 'typed' approach is hierarchical

Gist of Idea

Since properties have properties, there can be a typed or a type-free theory of them

Source

Thomas Hofweber (Inexpressible Properties and Propositions [2006], 2.2)

Book Reference

'Oxford Studies in Metaphysics vol.2', ed/tr. Zimmerman,Dean W. [OUP 2006], p.169


A Reaction

A typed approach would imply restrictions on what it can be a property of. 'Green' is a property of surfaces, 'dark' is a property of colours. My first reaction is to opt for type-free.