The Fundamentality of Fundamental Powers

Abstract Dispositional essentialism is the view that all or many fundamental properties are essentially dispositional, powers . The literature on dispositional essence of abundant. In contrast, question how to understand fundamentality has received scarce interest. Therefore, stands in need clarification. There four main conceptions fundamental, namely as which (i) metaphysically independent ; (ii) belonging a minimally complete basis (iii) perfectly natural (iv) primitive Here, I present and discuss each these approaches from viewpoint essentialism. show incompatible with metaphysics (ii)–(iv) have more drawbacks than merits. my conclusion essentialist should seek an alternative. Although offer no positive account, pave way fruitful views by identifying shortcoming unpromising options.