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Single Idea 3106

[filed under theme 10. Modality / D. Knowledge of Modality / 4. Conceivable as Possible / b. Conceivable but impossible ]

Full Idea

Since conceivability is the chief method of assessing the claims of metaphysical necessity, I think such claims are incautious.

Gist of Idea

If claims of metaphysical necessity are based on conceivability, we should be cautious

Source

Gabriel M.A. Segal (A Slim Book about Narrow Content [2000], 1.6)

Book Ref

Segal,Gabriel M.A.: 'A Slim Book about Narrow Content' [MIT 2000], p.16