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Single Idea 15221

[from 'Causal Powers' by Harré,R./Madden,E.H., in 10. Modality / A. Necessity / 7. Natural Necessity ]

Full Idea

The relation between what a thing is and what it is capable of doing and undergoing is naturally necessary.

Gist of Idea

The relation between what a thing is and what it can do or undergo relate by natural necessity

Source

Harré,R./Madden,E.H. (Causal Powers [1975], 1.II.C)

Book Reference

Harré,R/Madden,E.H.: 'Causal Powers: A Theory of Natural Necessity' [Blackwell 1975], p.14


A Reaction

Note that this was written in 1975, and in no way rests of Kripkean notions of rigid designation and necessary identities. Needs thought, but I take it to be an appealing proposal.

Related Idea

Idea 15220 To say something remains the same but lacks its capacities and powers seems a contradiction [Harré/Madden]