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Single Idea 11168

[from 'Essence and Modality' by Kit Fine, in 10. Modality / C. Sources of Modality / 6. Necessity from Essence ]

Full Idea

The metaphysically necessary truths can be identified with the propositions which are true in virtue of the nature of all objects whatever.

Gist of Idea

Metaphysical necessities are true in virtue of the nature of all objects

Source

Kit Fine (Essence and Modality [1994], p. 9)

Book Reference

-: 'Philosophical Perspectives' [-], p.9


A Reaction

This is part of Fine's proposal that necessities are derived from the essences or natures of things, which view I find very congenial.