Against Conjunctive Properties

摘要: I put in question this article the existence of conjunctive properties. In second section, after having provided a characterization properties, develop an argument based on principle ontological parsimony: if we accept that there are properties universe then, ceteris paribus, our ontology turns out to be less ontologically parsimonious than reject them. Afterwards, third distinguish between maximalist and non-maximalist reductionist non-reductionist theories as well Such distinctions help clarify options at hand when accepting or rejecting light these distinctions, then tackle two objections against from parsimony. Finally, remaining sections, deal with arguments defended by D. M. Armstrong for properties: infinite complexity causal powers. show several ways resist their conclusion.