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'Mathematical Methods in Philosophy', 'Review of 'Aenesidemus'' and 'Knowledge, Possibility and Consciousness'
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10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 1. Possible Worlds / a. Possible worlds
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Possible worlds thinking has clarified the logic of modality, but is problematic in epistemology [Perry]
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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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10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 2. Nature of Possible Worlds / a. Nature of possible worlds
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Possible worlds are indices for a language, or concrete realities, or abstract possibilities [Perry]
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