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Full Idea
The main components of neo-Humean metaphysics are that properties are inherently non-modal and passive, that what is possible is restricted only by imagination and coherence, that laws are non-governing descriptions, and causation is weak and extrinsic.
Gist of Idea
Humeans say properties are passive, possibility is vast, laws are descriptions, causation is weak
Source
Neil E. Williams (The Powers Metaphysics [2019], 02.1)
Book Ref
Williams,Neil E.: 'The Powers Metaphysics' [OUP 2019], p.23
A Reaction
This is Williams identifying the enemy, prior to offering the much more active and restictive powers ontology. I'm with Williams.