Single Idea 15290

[catalogued under 10. Modality / A. Necessity / 2. Nature of Necessity]

Full Idea

Whatever reduces the field of the possible is a step towards necessity.

Gist of Idea

What reduces the field of the possible is a step towards necessity

Source

Harré,R./Madden,E.H. (Causal Powers [1975], 7.IV)

Book Reference

Harré,R/Madden,E.H.: 'Causal Powers: A Theory of Natural Necessity' [Blackwell 1975], p.131


A Reaction

This is a deeply stirring idea, because it suddenly opens up a research project of narrowing the possibilities, with a stunning Holy Grail at the end of it. Sherlock Holmes said this first, of course.