Inherence refers to Empedocles` idea that the qualities of matter come from the relative proportions of each of the four elements entering into a thing. The idea was further developed by Plato and Aristotle. That Plato accepted (or at least did not reject) Empedocles` claim can be seen in the Timaeus. However, Plato also applied it to cover the ..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inherence