The book divides universals into essential (kullī dhātī) and accidental (kullī ʿaraḍī).
An essential universal constitutes the entire essence of the relevant individuals or a component of that essence.
An accidental universal is neither their whole essence nor a component of it, but something attributed outside the defining nature.
The distinction is based on the relationship to essence, not on word length or difficulty.
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Two classes of universals
Essence, Quiddity, and Essential vs Accidental Universals
The book divides universals into essential (kullī dhātī) and accidental (kullī ʿaraḍī).
An essential universal constitutes the entire essence of the relevant individuals or a component of that essence.
An accidental universal is neither their whole essence nor a component of it, but something attributed outside the defining nature.
The distinction is based on the relationship to essence, not on word length or difficulty.