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Ideas for 'Abstract Objects: a Case Study', 'The World' and 'Defining 'Intrinsic' (with Rae Langton)'

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8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 4. Intrinsic Properties
We must avoid circularity between what is intrinsic and what is natural [Lewis, by Cameron]
A property is 'intrinsic' iff it can never differ between duplicates [Lewis]
Ellipsoidal stars seem to have an intrinsic property which depends on other objects [Lewis]