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10. Modality / B. Possibility / 2. Epistemic possibility

16532	'Epistemic' necessity is better called 'certainty' [Lowe]
	Full Idea: 'Epistemic' necessity is more properly to be called 'certainty'.
	From: E.J. Lowe (What is the Source of Knowledge of Modal Truths? [2013], 1)
	A reaction: Sounds wrong. Surely I can be totally certain of a contingent truth?