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8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 3. Types of Properties
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A property is 'emergent' if it is caused by elements of a system, when the elements lack the property [Searle]
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8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 1. Powers
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Powers are 'multi-track' if they can produce a variety of manifestations [Williams,NE]
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Every possible state of affairs is written into its originating powers [Williams,NE]
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Naming powers is unwise, because that it usually done by a single manifestation [Williams,NE]
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8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 2. Powers as Basic
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Fundamental physics describes everything in terms of powers [Williams,NE]
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8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 5. Powers and Properties
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Rather than pure powers or pure categoricals, I favour basics which are both at once [Williams,NE]
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Powers are more complicated than properties which are always on display [Williams,NE]
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8. Modes of Existence / C. Powers and Dispositions / 6. Dispositions / b. Dispositions and powers
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There are basic powers, which underlie dispositions, potentialities, capacities etc [Williams,NE]
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Dispositions are just useful descriptions, which are explained by underlying powers [Williams,NE]
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