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Ideas for 'Principles of Philosophy', 'Properties' and 'Against 'Ostrich Nominalism''

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8. Modes of Existence / D. Universals / 1. Universals
Five universals: genus, species, difference, property, accident [Descartes]
Particulars and properties are distinguishable, but too close to speak of a relation [Armstrong]
8. Modes of Existence / D. Universals / 2. Need for Universals
Universals are required to give a satisfactory account of the laws of nature [Armstrong]