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 Describe the Idea of Individuation in John Duns Scotus' Philosophy.

14 Feb 2026
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Word Count : 250
In John Duns Scotus’ philosophy, the idea of individuation, also called *haecceity* or “thisness,” is central to understanding how individual entities are distinct from one another. Unlike Aristotle, who primarily focused on universals and forms, Scotus was concerned with what makes a particular entity uniquely itself, beyond its shared properties or essence. For Scotus, every individual has a common nature or essence, such
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