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12138 | Identity across possible worlds is prior to rigid designation [Brody] |
Full Idea: Identity across possible worlds is prior to rigid designation. | |
From: Baruch Brody (Identity and Essence [1980], 5.4) | |
A reaction: An interesting view. We might stipulate that any possible Aristotle is 'our Aristotle', but you would still need criteria for deciding which possible Aristotle's would qualify. Long-frozen Aristotles, stupid Aristotles, alien Aristotle's, deformed... |