An accidental universal does not express the complete essence of the relevant individuals or a component of it; it signifies a feature outside that essence.
'Learned' can apply to many people and hence is universal, but knowledge is not part of the classical definition of humanity.
Similarly, color descriptions do not constitute the essence of the human kind.
Always specify the kind and individuals relative to which essentiality or accidentality is being assessed.
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Basic definition of an accidental universal
Essence, Quiddity, and Essential vs Accidental Universals
An accidental universal does not express the complete essence of the relevant individuals or a component of it; it signifies a feature outside that essence.
'Learned' can apply to many people and hence is universal, but knowledge is not part of the classical definition of humanity.
Similarly, color descriptions do not constitute the essence of the human kind.
Always specify the kind and individuals relative to which essentiality or accidentality is being assessed.