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'The Epistemology of Modality', 'The Rise of Analytic Philosophy 1879-1930' and 'Reference and Necessity'
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10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 1. Possible Worlds / a. Possible worlds
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If it might be true, it might be true in particular ways, and possible worlds describe such ways [Stalnaker]
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Possible worlds are ontologically neutral, but a commitment to possibilities remains [Stalnaker]
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Possible worlds allow discussion of modality without controversial modal auxiliaries [Stalnaker]
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10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 2. Nature of Possible Worlds / a. Nature of possible worlds
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Kripke's possible worlds are methodological, not metaphysical [Stalnaker]
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10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / b. Rigid designation
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Rigid designation seems to presuppose that differing worlds contain the same individuals [Stalnaker]
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