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    Challenges→The move from (a) to (b) in Mann's argument is a non sequitur absent some auxiliary premise.

    For each concrete individual x there is a corresponding rich property R, and there are property instances such as the wisdom of Socrates.

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    Vallicella (2016, 379) argues that the move from (a) to (b) smacks of a non sequitur absent some auxiliary premise. Let it be granted arguendo that for each concrete individual x there is a corresponding rich property R. And let it be granted that there are property instances. So, in addition to Socrates and wisdom, there is the wisdom of Socrates. Recall that this property instance is not to be confused with the abstract state of affairs, Socrates’ being wise. From what has been granted it follows that for each x there is the rich property instance, the R-ness of x. But how is it supposed to...

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