9 ideas
5042 | For every event it is possible for an omniscient being to give a reason for its occurrence [Leibniz] |
12312 | The real essence of a thing is its powers, or 'dispositional properties' [Copi] |
10937 | Essential properties are the 'deepest' ones which explain the others [Copi, by Rami] |
12308 | In modern science, nominal essence is intended to be real essence [Copi] |
12303 | Within the four types of change, essential attributes are those whose loss means destruction [Copi] |
22745 | Pherecydes said the first principle and element is earth [Pherecydes, by Sext.Empiricus] |
12307 | Modern science seeks essences, and is getting closer to them [Copi] |
12310 | Real essences are scientifically knowable, but so are non-essential properties [Copi] |
5883 | Pherecydes was the first to say that the soul is eternal [Pherecydes, by Cicero] |