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8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 5. Powers and Properties

4079	Properties are causes [Crane]
	Full Idea: Properties are causes.
	From: Tim Crane (Elements of Mind [2001], 2.17)
	A reaction: We can't detect properties if they lack causal powers. This may be a deep confusion. Properties are what make causal powers possible, but that isn't what properties are?