8 ideas
12312 | The real essence of a thing is its powers, or 'dispositional properties' [Copi] |
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] |
1212 | Replacing timbers on Theseus' ship was the classic illustration of the problem of growth and change [Plutarch] |
12303 | Within the four types of change, essential attributes are those whose loss means destruction [Copi] |
22086 | The most important aspect of a human being is not reason, but passion [Kierkegaard, by Carlisle] |
12307 | Modern science seeks essences, and is getting closer to them [Copi] |
12310 | Real essences are scientifically knowable, but so are non-essential properties [Copi] |