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Aristotelian essentialism holds that things have intrinsic natures or essences that make them the kinds of things they are. This view fell out of favor in early modern philosophy but has seen renewed interest from philosophers seeking to understand the nature of natural kinds. The paper explores how contemporary philosophers have developed Aristotelian essentialism and addresses common objections to the view.

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Aristotelian essentialism holds that things have intrinsic natures or essences that make them the kinds of things they are. This view fell out of favor in early modern philosophy but has seen renewed interest from philosophers seeking to understand the nature of natural kinds. The paper explores how contemporary philosophers have developed Aristotelian essentialism and addresses common objections to the view.

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