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'Unconscious Cerebral Initiative', 'Causal and Metaphysical Necessity' and 'Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy'
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8. Modes of Existence / A. Relations / 4. Formal Relations / a. Types of relation
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If a relation is symmetrical and transitive, it has to be reflexive [Russell]
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'Asymmetry' is incompatible with its converse; a is husband of b, so b can't be husband of a [Russell]
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8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 1. Nature of Properties
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A property's causal features are essential, and only they fix its identity [Shoemaker]
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I claim that a property has its causal features in all possible worlds [Shoemaker]
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8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 3. Powers as Derived
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I now deny that properties are cluster of powers, and take causal properties as basic [Shoemaker]
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