Asymmetry cannot solve the circularity/regress problem of property structuralism

Abstract Strong dispositional monism (SDM), the position that all fundamental physical properties consist in relations to other properties, is naturally construed as property structuralism. J. Lowe’s circularity/regress objection (CRO) constitutes a serious challenge SDM questions possibility of purely relational determination essences. The supervenience thesis A. Bird’s graph-theoretic asymmetry reply CRO can be rigorously proved. Yet fails metaphysically, because it reveals neither metaphysical identities on basis nor specifically sense Asymmetry thus not by itself sufficient for solution CRO. But cannot even help answer when model essences taken basis. Nor necessary reply, structures may well symmetric. A metaphysics grounded structure faces obstacles, and would fundamental. Since essence grounding are notions priority, there no essentially metaphysically prospects “coherentist” basic dim. modal retreat refrains from post-modal conception simply claims play roles necessity unsatisfactory.