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'Mathematical Methods in Philosophy', 'Concerning the Author' and 'On the Philosophy of Logic'
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10. Modality / B. Possibility / 1. Possibility
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We can't explain 'possibility' in terms of 'possible' worlds [Fisher]
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10. Modality / B. Possibility / 8. Conditionals / c. Truth-function conditionals
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If all truths are implied by a falsehood, then not-p might imply both q and not-q [Fisher]
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10. Modality / B. Possibility / 8. Conditionals / d. Non-truthfunction conditionals
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In relevance logic, conditionals help information to flow from antecedent to consequent [Fisher]
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10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 1. Possible Worlds / a. Possible worlds
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A Tarskian model can be seen as a possible state of affairs [Horsten/Pettigrew]
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The 'spheres model' was added to possible worlds, to cope with counterfactuals [Horsten/Pettigrew]
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10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 1. Possible Worlds / b. Impossible worlds
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Epistemic logic introduced impossible worlds [Horsten/Pettigrew]
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10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 1. Possible Worlds / e. Against possible worlds
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Possible worlds models contain sets of possible worlds; this is a large metaphysical commitment [Horsten/Pettigrew]
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Using possible worlds for knowledge and morality may be a step too far [Horsten/Pettigrew]
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