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'Principles of Philosophy', 'On 'Generation and Corruption'' 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 / 9. Qualities
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Whiteness isn't created in an alteration, because it is just this-being-white [Oresme]
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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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8. Modes of Existence / D. Universals / 1. Universals
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Five universals: genus, species, difference, property, accident [Descartes]
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8. Modes of Existence / E. Nominalism / 2. Resemblance Nominalism
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A universal is a single idea applied to individual things that are similar to one another [Descartes]
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