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8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 2. Powers as Basic

22632	Physics understands the charge of an electron as a power, not as a quality [Ingthorsson]
	Full Idea: Is the negative charge of an electron a quality or power? It is clear that physics describes the nature of charge only in terms of what its bearer can do.
	From: R.D. Ingthorsson (A Powerful Particulars View of Causation [2021], 8.06)
	A reaction: The point is that an electron has properties, even though it has no observable qualities. Ingthorsson says the scientific concept of qualities is entirely about what something can do, and ot how it is perceived.