Ideas from 'Extrinsic Properties' by David Lewis [1983], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Papers in Metaphysics and Epistemology' by Lewis,David [CUP 1999,0-521-58787-5]].
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8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 4. Intrinsic Properties
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Being alone doesn't guarantee intrinsic properties; 'being alone' is itself extrinsic [Sider]
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Extrinsic properties come in degrees, with 'brother' less extrinsic than 'sibling'
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9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 5. Individuation / b. Individuation by properties
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Total intrinsic properties give us what a thing is
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