Ideas from 'A Theory of Conditionals' by Robert C. Stalnaker [1968], by Theme Structure

[found in 'Causation and Conditionals' (ed/tr Sosa,Ernest) [OUP 1980,0-19-875030-7]].

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10. Modality / B. Possibility / 8. Conditionals / a. Conditionals

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In nearby worlds where A is true, 'if A,B' is true or false if B is true or false

10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 2. Nature of Possible Worlds / a. Nature of possible worlds

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A possible world is the ontological analogue of hypothetical beliefs