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

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Powers are quite distinct and simple, and so cannot be defined [Reid]

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Thinkers say that matter has intrinsic powers, but is also passive and acted upon [Reid]

8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 3. Powers as Derived

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All powers can be explained by obvious features like size, shape and motion of matter [Descartes]

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It is obvious that there could not be a power without a subject which possesses it [Reid]