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All the ideas for 'Confessions of a Philosopher', 'Scattered Objects' and 'What do powers do when they are not manifested?'

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4 ideas

8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 2. Powers as Basic
Powers are claimed to be basic because fundamental particles lack internal structure [Psillos]
9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 3. Unity Problems / a. Scattered objects
Bodies don't becomes scattered by losing small or minor parts [Cartwright,R]
Clearly a pipe can survive being taken apart [Cartwright,R]
16. Persons / C. Self-Awareness / 3. Limits of Introspection
Why don't we experience or remember going to sleep at night? [Magee]