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Ideas from 'Modal Logic as Metaphysics' by Timothy Williamson [2013], by Theme Structure

[found in 'Modal Logic as Metaphysics' by Williamson,Timothy [OUP 2013,978-0-19-955207-8]].

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10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / e. Possible Objects
18925 If talking donkeys are possible, something exists which could be a talking donkey
                        Full Idea: Williamson's view on modality is that everything that could exist does exist: since there could exist a talking donkey there actually exists some thing that could be a talking donkey.
                        From: report of Timothy Williamson (Modal Logic as Metaphysics [2013], n20) by Ross P. Cameron - Truthmaking for Presentists n20
                        A reaction: Well that thing certainly isn't me, or Tim Williamson. I'm guessing that the thing is an actual donkey, probably a rather bright one. Actually, I think this is one of those views that invites the incredulous stare. (Barcan formulae).