9 ideas
16660 | Are things distinct if they are both separate, or if only one of them can be separate? [Duns Scotus, by Pasnau] |
12312 | The real essence of a thing is its powers, or 'dispositional properties' [Copi] |
16626 | Substance is only grasped under the general heading of 'being' [Duns Scotus] |
10937 | Essential properties are the 'deepest' ones which explain the others [Copi, by Rami] |
12308 | In modern science, nominal essence is intended to be real essence [Copi] |
12303 | Within the four types of change, essential attributes are those whose loss means destruction [Copi] |
12307 | Modern science seeks essences, and is getting closer to them [Copi] |
16745 | No one even knows the nature and properties of a fly - why it has that colour, or so many feet [Bacon,R] |
12310 | Real essences are scientifically knowable, but so are non-essential properties [Copi] |