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Single Idea 11933

[from 'Powers' by George Molnar, in 8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 1. Powers ]

Full Idea

A power's type-identity is given by its definitive manifestation.

Gist of Idea

A power's type-identity is given by its definitive manifestation

Source

George Molnar (Powers [1998], 3.1)

Book Reference

Molnar,George: 'Powers: a study in metaphysics', ed/tr. Mumford,Stephen [OUP 2003], p.60


A Reaction

Presumably there remains an I-know-not-what that lurks behind the manifestation, which is beyond our limits of cognizance. The ultimate reality of the world has to be unknowable.