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Single Idea 11997

[filed under theme 9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 7. Essence and Necessity / c. Essentials are necessary ]

Full Idea

It is possible that a property may belong essentially to one thing and contingently to another.

Gist of Idea

A property may belong essentially to one thing and contingently to another

Source

Joan Kung (Aristotle on Essence and Explanation [1977], III)

Book Ref

-: 'Philosophical Studies' [-], p.367


A Reaction

Thus a love of blues music may be part of your essence, but only a minor part of me. Sounds right. Spin or charge are part of the essence of an electron, but only contingently part of a child's top.