Single Idea 23703

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

Full Idea

Some dispositions, such as loquaciousness or irascibility, are disposed to manifest whether they are provoked to do so.

Gist of Idea

Some dispositions manifest themselves without a stimulus

Source

Friend/Kimpton-Nye (Dispositions and Powers [2023], 2.3.3)

Book Reference

Friend/Kimpton-Nye: 'Dispositions and Powers' [CUP 2023], p.24


A Reaction

We might surmise that such people have internal triggers that get them going, rather than overt ones. The Sun has a disposition to shine, without an external stimulus. The theory of powers says nature is active, rather than being disposed to activity.

Related Idea

Idea 23704 We could analyse dispositions as 'possibilities', with no mention of a stimulus [Friend/Kimpton-Nye]