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    It is not the case that Powers are individuated by their manifestations, but two distinct determinables can share identical power-subsets across all possible worlds.

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    • 1.If two determinables share identical power-subsets in all worlds, they produce identical effects everywhere. Identity of effects entails identity.
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    • 2.Individuating powers by manifestations commits us to manifestation-identity determining property identity—contradicting the initial claim.
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    • 3.Possible worlds where determinables differ but powers align are arguably metaphysically incoherent or explanatorily redundant.
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    • 1.Powers are fundamentally about what things do, not what they are. Manifestation is the essence of causal efficacy.
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    • 2.Properties can differ in intrinsic nature while producing identical causal effects across all possible worlds.
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    • 3.Identity conditions need not track every metaphysical distinction—powers concern functional roles, not underlying essence.
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