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9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 5. Essence as Kind

17523	Sortals basically apply to individuals [Ayers]
	Full Idea: Sortals, in their primitive use, apply to the individual.
	From: M.R. Ayers (Individuals without Sortals [1974], 'Concl')
	A reaction: If the sortal applies to the individual, any essence must pertain to that individual, and not to the class it has been placed in.