Dispositions and Powers

Toby Friend (University of Bristol), Samuel Kimpton-Nye (University of Bristol)

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Cambridge University Press
20 July 2023

Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology; Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge

Series: Elements in Metaphysics

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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. Chapter 1 outlines this distinction in more detail. Chapter 2 offers a summary of the issues surrounding analysis of dispositions and various strategies in contemporary literature to address them, including one of our own. Chapter 3 describes some of the important questions facing the metaphysics of powers including why they're worth positing, and how they might metaphysically explain laws of nature and modality. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

By: Toby Friend (University of Bristol), Samuel Kimpton-Nye (University of Bristol)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 147g
ISBN: 9781009113014
ISBN 10: 1009113011
Series: Elements in Metaphysics
Pages: 75
Publication Date: 20 July 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Dispositions and Powers

Toby Friend (University of Bristol), Samuel Kimpton-Nye (University of Bristol)

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