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Ideas for 'The Evolution of Logic', 'Reference and Essence (1st edn)' and 'The Metaphysics of Scientific Realism'

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9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 5. Essence as Kind
A real essence is a kind's distinctive properties [Ellis]
9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 7. Essence and Necessity / a. Essence as necessary properties
Essentialism says some properties must be possessed, if a thing is to exist [Salmon,N]