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'Mathematical Methods in Philosophy', 'After Finitude' and 'Ontology and the Ambitions of Metaphysics'
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10. Modality / B. Possibility / 5. Contingency
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Possible non-being which must be realised is 'precariousness'; absolute contingency might never not-be [Meillassoux]
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10. Modality / B. Possibility / 7. Chance
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The idea of chance relies on unalterable physical laws [Meillassoux]
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10. Modality / B. Possibility / 9. Counterfactuals
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Counterfactuals are essential for planning, and learning from mistakes [Hofweber]
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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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