Ideas from 'Individuation' by E.J. Lowe [2003], by Theme Structure
[found in 'The Oxford Handbook of Metaphysics' (ed/tr Loux,M /Zimmerman,D) [OUP 2005,0-19-928422-9]].
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8. Modes of Existence / E. Nominalism / 3. Predicate Nominalism
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Not all predicates can be properties - 'is non-self-exemplifying', for example
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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 5. Individuation / a. Individuation
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Neither mere matter nor pure form can individuate a sphere, so it must be a combination
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / c. Direction of explanation
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If the flagpole causally explains the shadow, the shadow cannot explain the flagpole
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15. Nature of Minds / C. Capacities of Minds / 3. Abstraction by mind
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Properties are facets of objects, only discussable separately by an act of abstraction
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