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Ideas for 'Principles of Philosophy', 'Empiricism and the Philosophy of Mind' and 'Metaphysical Dependence'

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8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 4. Intrinsic Properties

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An 'intrinsic' property is one that depends on a thing and its parts, and not on its relations [Rosen]

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]

8. Modes of Existence / D. Universals / 1. Universals

5016	Five universals: genus, species, difference, property, accident [Descartes]

8. Modes of Existence / E. Nominalism / 2. Resemblance Nominalism

5015	A universal is a single idea applied to individual things that are similar to one another [Descartes]