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7792 | A world has 'access' to a world it generates, which is important in possible worlds semantics [Girle] |
Full Idea: When one world generates another then it has 'access' to the world it generated. The accessibility relation between worlds is very important in possible worlds semantics. | |
From: Rod Girle (Modal Logics and Philosophy [2000], 3.2) | |
A reaction: This invites the obvious question what is meant by 'generates'. |
12889 | The limits of change for an individual depend on the kind of individual [Simons] |
Full Idea: What determines the limits of admissible change and secures the identity of a continuant is a matter of the kind of object in question. | |
From: Peter Simons (Parts [1987], 9.6) | |
A reaction: This gives some motivation for the sortal view of essence, which I find hard to take. However, if my statue were pulverised it would make good compost. |