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Single Idea 16423

[from 'Conceptual truth and metaphysical necessity' by Robert C. Stalnaker, in 10. Modality / C. Sources of Modality / 4. Necessity from Concepts ]

Full Idea

Conceptual possibilities are just (metaphysical) possibilities that we can conceive of.

Gist of Idea

Conceptual possibilities are metaphysical possibilities we can conceive of

Source

Robert C. Stalnaker (Conceptual truth and metaphysical necessity [2003], 1)

Book Reference

Stalnaker,Robert C.: 'Ways a World Might Be' [OUP 2003], p.203