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Ideas for 'Causal Explanation', 'The Limits of Reason' and 'Events'

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8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 10. Properties as Predicates

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Properties are very abundant (unlike universals), and are used for semantics and higher-order variables [Lewis]

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

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A disposition needs a causal basis, a property in a certain causal role. Could the disposition be the property? [Lewis]