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10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 2. Nature of Possible Worlds / a. Nature of possible worlds

14285	A possible world is the ontological analogue of hypothetical beliefs [Stalnaker]
	Full Idea: A possible world is the ontological analogue of a stock of hypothetical beliefs.
	From: Robert C. Stalnaker (A Theory of Conditionals [1968], p.34), quoted by Dorothy Edgington - Conditionals (Stanf) 4.1
	A reaction: Sounds neat and persuasive. What is the ontological analogue of a stock of hopes? Heaven!