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Ideas for 'Mathematical Methods in Philosophy', 'The Origin of the Work of Art' and 'Exigency to Exist in Essences'

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10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 1. Possible Worlds / a. Possible worlds

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The actual universe is the richest composite of what is possible [Leibniz]

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A Tarskian model can be seen as a possible state of affairs [Horsten/Pettigrew]

18747

The 'spheres model' was added to possible worlds, to cope with counterfactuals [Horsten/Pettigrew]

10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 1. Possible Worlds / b. Impossible worlds

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Epistemic logic introduced impossible worlds [Horsten/Pettigrew]

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]