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Ideas for 'works', 'In Defense of Essentialism' and 'Defining 'Intrinsic' (with Rae Langton)'

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

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We must avoid circularity between what is intrinsic and what is natural [Lewis, by Cameron]

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A property is 'intrinsic' iff it can never differ between duplicates [Lewis]

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Ellipsoidal stars seem to have an intrinsic property which depends on other objects [Lewis]

8. Modes of Existence / D. Universals / 5. Universals as Concepts

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Species and genera are individual concepts which naturally signify many individuals [William of Ockham]