Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Stilpo, Gareth Evans and Michael Dummett

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10. Modality / B. Possibility / 5. Contingency

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'Superficial' contingency: false in some world; 'Deep' contingency: no obvious verification [Evans, by Macià/Garcia-Carpentiro]

10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 1. Possible Worlds / a. Possible worlds

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Possible worlds aren't how the world might be, but how a world might be, given some possibility [Dummett]

10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 1. Possible Worlds / c. Possible worlds realism

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If possible worlds have no structure (S5) they are equal, and it is hard to deny them reality [Dummett]

10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / b. Rigid designation

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Rigid designators can be meaningful even if empty [Evans, by Mackie,P]