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Single Idea 4614

[from 'Philosophy of Mind' by John Heil, in 17. Mind and Body / B. Behaviourism / 2. Potential Behaviour ]

Full Idea

If there are elementary particles, then they are certainly capable of endless interactions beyond those in which they actually engage. Everything points to dispositionality being a fundamental feature of our world.

Gist of Idea

Disposition is a fundamental feature of reality, since basic particles are capable of endless possible interactions

Source

John Heil (Philosophy of Mind [1998], Ch.6)

Book Reference

Heil,John: 'Philosophy of Mind' [Routledge 1998], p.184


A Reaction

I'm not convinced that my ontology has to include something called a 'disposition'. Dispositions are the consequence of how things are. Are there passive dispositions?