The book defines khassa as an accidental universal distinctive to the individuals of one specific nature.
Its example is dahhak: possessing the capacity for laughter. Classical logic treats this as a human property: distinctive of humans but not a component of the 'rational animal' essence.
A property is both distinctive and external to the essence.
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Definition of property (khassa)
The Five Universals: Genus, Species, Differentia, Property, Common Accident
The book defines khassa as an accidental universal distinctive to the individuals of one specific nature.
Its example is dahhak: possessing the capacity for laughter. Classical logic treats this as a human property: distinctive of humans but not a component of the 'rational animal' essence.
A property is both distinctive and external to the essence.