Single Idea 14293

[catalogued under 8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 6. Dispositions / a. Dispositions]

Full Idea

Dispositions are ascribed to at least three distinguishable classes of things: objects, substances, and persons.

Gist of Idea

Dispositions are ascribed to at least objects, substances and persons

Source

Stephen Mumford (Dispositions [1998], 01.1)

Book Reference

Mumford,Stephen: 'Dispositions' [OUP 1998], p.3


A Reaction

Are dispositions not also ascribed to properties? Magnetism has a disposition to attract iron filings?