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8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 1. Powers

12959

We discern active power from our minds, so mind must be involved in all active powers [Leibniz]

12967

I use the word 'entelechy' for a power, to include endeavour, as well as mere aptitude [Leibniz]

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

12965

All occurrence in the depth of a substance is spontaneous 'action' [Leibniz]

12999

Substances are primary powers; their ways of being are the derivative powers [Leibniz]

8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 4. Powers as Essence

5056	Material or immaterial substances cannot be conceived without their essential activity [Leibniz]

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

12969

The active powers which are not essential to the substance are the 'real qualities' [Leibniz]

8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 6. Dispositions / b. Dispositions and powers

12941

There cannot be power without action; the power is a disposition to act [Leibniz]