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All the ideas for 'Opus Maius (major works)', 'What do powers do when they are not manifested?' and 'The Approach to Metaphysics'

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1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 4. Metaphysics as Science

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Metaphysics rests on observations, but ones so common we hardly notice them [Peirce]

8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 2. Powers as Basic

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Powers are claimed to be basic because fundamental particles lack internal structure [Psillos]

26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / d. Knowing essences

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No one even knows the nature and properties of a fly - why it has that colour, or so many feet [Bacon,R]