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'Mathematical Methods in Philosophy', 'On What There Is' and 'Liberalism and the Limits of Justice'
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10. Modality / D. Knowledge of Modality / 3. A Posteriori Necessary
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Quine's indispensability argument said arguments for abstracta were a posteriori [Quine, by Yablo]
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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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10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / a. Transworld identity
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Can an unactualized possible have self-identity, and be distinct from other possibles? [Quine]
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