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Full Idea
It is difficult to see how forms could serve as cross-world identity principles for hylomorphic compounds, unless these forms are particular or individual entities.
Clarification
The problem is an entity remaining the same in different possible worlds
Gist of Idea
Hylomorphic compounds need an individual form for transworld identity
Source
Kathrin Koslicki (Form, Matter and Substance [2018], 3.4.3)
Book Ref
Koslicki,Kathrin: 'Form, Matter and Substance' [OUP 2018], p.99
A Reaction
This is a key part of her objection to treating the form as universal or generic. I agree with her view.
Related Idea
Idea 24066 The form explains kind, structure, unity and activity [Koslicki]
24065 | Structured wholes are united by the teamwork needed for their capacities [Koslicki] |
24066 | The form explains kind, structure, unity and activity [Koslicki] |
24067 | Hylomorphic compounds need an individual form for transworld identity [Koslicki] |
24069 | Much metaphysical debate concerns what is fundamental, rather than what exists [Koslicki] |