Single Idea 23777

[catalogued under 8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 5. Powers and Properties]

Full Idea

The mode in which a power presents itself is more complicated than those properties that have (strictly) nothing more to them than that which is always on display.

Gist of Idea

Powers are more complicated than properties which are always on display

Source

Neil E. Williams (The Powers Metaphysics [2019], 03.3)

Book Reference

Williams,Neil E.: 'The Powers Metaphysics' [OUP 2019], p.57


A Reaction

This is the key idea that nature is dynamic, and so must consist of potentials as well as actuals. Interesting distinction. A basic division between those properties 'always on display', and those that are not?