Dispositions and Powers

As we understand them, dispositions are relatively uncontroversial 'predicatory' properties had by objects disposed in certain ways. By contrast, powers are hypothetical 'ontic' properties posited in order to explain dispositional behaviour. This Element analyses dispositions and how they might meta...

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Main Authors: Friend, Toby, Kimpton-Nye, Samuel
Format: Online
Sprog:engelsk
Udgivet: Cambridge University Press 2024
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Online adgang:ONIX_20240819_9781009118910_47
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Summary:As we understand them, dispositions are relatively uncontroversial 'predicatory' properties had by objects disposed in certain ways. By contrast, powers are hypothetical 'ontic' properties posited in order to explain dispositional behaviour. This Element analyses dispositions and how they might metaphysically explain laws of nature and modality.