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Single Idea 1703

[from 'On Interpretation' by Aristotle, in 3. Truth / B. Truthmakers / 10. Making Future Truths ]

Full Idea

It is not necessary for a sea-battle to take place tomorrow, nor for one not to take place tomorrow - though it is necessary for one to take place OR not take place tomorrow.

Gist of Idea

It is necessary that either a sea-fight occurs tomorrow or it doesn't, though neither option is in itself necessary

Source

Aristotle (On Interpretation [c.330 BCE], 19a30)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Categories and De Interpretatione', ed/tr. Ackrill,J.R. [OUP 1963], p.53


Related Idea

Idea 21389 Carneades distinguished logical from causal necessity, when talking of future events [Long on Carneades]