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Single Idea 13080

[from 'works' by Gottfried Leibniz, in 10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / c. Counterparts ]

Full Idea

When Leibniz has the grounds of de re counterfactuals in mind, a counterpart picture, we have argued, is at work.

Gist of Idea

Leibniz has a counterpart view of de re counterfactuals

Source

report of Gottfried Leibniz (works [1690]) by Cover,J/O'Leary-Hawthorne,J - Substance and Individuation in Leibniz 3.2.2

Book Reference

Cover,J/O'Leary-Hawthorne,J: 'Substance and Individuation in Leibniz' [CUP 1999], p.118


A Reaction

If Leibniz were a 'superessentialist', then individuals would be totally worldbound (because their relations would be essential). Cover/Hawthorne argue that he is just a 'strong' essentialist, allowing possible counterparts. Quite persuasive.

Related Idea

Idea 12904 If varieties of myself can be conceived of as distinct from me, then they are not me [Leibniz]