Lineages and Mental Powers.

The article "Lineages and Mental Powers" by Joseph Vukov and Charles Lassiter, published in the Review of Metaphysics, explores the concept of a "Culture of Honor" in the American South, which influences higher homicide rates in the region. The authors delve into the historical development of mental powers, proposing a theory that powers have lineages that are essential for understanding differences in powers. They argue that lineages are individuating of powers, shaping their manifestation complexes and influencing future possibilities. The article critiques the Humean model of lineages and advocates for the inclusion of lineages in the Standard View to provide a more comprehensive metaphysical account of powers. [Extracted from the article]