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Philosophy

The Metaphysics of Properties: Universals versus Tropes

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The debate between universals and tropes has been alive since Plato and Aristotle, but it remains central to contemporary metaphysics—and it directly influences how philosophers interpret scientific laws.

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Why do two red apples both seem to share the same color? Is there really a single 'redness' that exists in both, or is each apple's redness a private, one-of-a-kind trait?