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Single Idea 17290

[from 'Guide to Ground' by Kit Fine, in 7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 1. Grounding / c. Grounding and explanation ]

Full Idea

If the grounding relation is not metaphysical (such as normative or natural grounding), there is no need for there to be an explanation of its holding in terms of the essentialist nature of the items involved.

Gist of Idea

Only metaphysical grounding must be explained by essence

Source

Kit Fine (Guide to Ground [2012], 1.11)

Book Reference

'Metaphysical Grounding', ed/tr. Correia,F/Schnieder,B [CUP 2012], p.77


A Reaction

He accepts that some things have partial grounds in different areas of reality.