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8. Modes of Existence / D. Universals / 2. Need for Universals

10729	Universals explain resemblance and causal power [Armstrong, by Oliver]
	Full Idea: Armstrong thinks universals play two roles, namely grounding objective resemblances and grounding causal powers.
	From: report of David M. Armstrong (A Theory of Universals [1978]) by Alex Oliver - The Metaphysics of Properties 11
	A reaction: Personally I don't think universals explain anything at all. They just add another layer of confusion to a difficult problem. Oliver objects that this seems a priori, contrary to Armstrong's principle in Idea 10728.