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Single Idea 4027

[filed under theme 8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 6. Categorical Properties ]

Full Idea

Properties are respects in which particular objects may be alike or differ.

Gist of Idea

Properties are respects in which particular objects may be alike or differ

Source

DH Mellor / A Oliver (Introduction to 'Properties' [1997], §1)

Book Ref

'Properties', ed/tr. Mellor,D.H. /Oliver,A [OUP 1997], p.1

A Reaction

Note that this definition does not mention a causal role for properties.

The 4 ideas from DH Mellor / A Oliver

4027 Properties are respects in which particular objects may be alike or differ [Mellor/Oliver]
4039 Abstractions lack causes, effects and spatio-temporal locations [Mellor/Oliver]
4029 Nominalists ask why we should postulate properties at all [Mellor/Oliver]
4037 Ockham's Razor is the principle that we need reasons to believe in entities [Mellor/Oliver]