Juan believes that a watermelon seed planted in a cornfield will produce watermelons. Juan believes that all watermelons share a "watermelon-ness" which makes them different from corn. Juan's understanding demonstrates
A) his belief that all living things have a purpose.
B) his belief that all living things have an essence that can't be seen, but gives a living thing its identity.
C) his belief that objects move along connected, continuous paths.
D) his belief that objects cannot move through other objects.

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Juan's belief about watermelons having a unique essence that distinguishes them from corn aligns with the philosophical concept of essentialism, which suggests that all living things have a fundamental, defining essence that makes them what they are. This belief is associated with Aristotle and other ancient Greek philosophers who believed in essentialism.

Juan Believes That a Watermelon Seed Planted in a Cornfield