How to define intrinsic properties

Noûs 33 (4):590-609 (1999)
  Copy   BIBTEX

Abstract

An intrinsic property, according to one important account, is a property that is had by all of one's duplicates. Instead, one might choose to characterize intrinsic properties as those that can be had in the absence of all distinct individuals. After reviewing the problems with these earlier accounts, the author presents a less problematic analysis. The goal is to clarify the rough idea that an intrinsic property is a special sort of non-relational property; having the property does not consist in any relation one bears to distinct individuals.

Author's Profile

Robert Francescotti
San Diego State University

Analytics

Added to PP
2009-01-28

Downloads
862 (#14,474)

6 months
148 (#18,080)

Historical graph of downloads since first upload
This graph includes both downloads from PhilArchive and clicks on external links on PhilPapers.
How can I increase my downloads?