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'The Varieties of Necessity', 'Counterparts and Identity' and 'Analyzing Modality'
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10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 1. Possible Worlds / e. Against possible worlds
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We have no idea how many 'possible worlds' there might be [Jubien]
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If there are no other possible worlds, do we then exist necessarily? [Jubien]
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If all possible worlds just happened to include stars, their existence would be necessary [Jubien]
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Possible worlds just give parallel contingencies, with no explanation at all of necessity [Jubien]
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If other worlds exist, then they are scattered parts of the actual world [Jubien]
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Worlds don't explain necessity; we use necessity to decide on possible worlds [Jubien]
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10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / c. Counterparts
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Unlike Lewis, I defend an actualist version of counterpart theory [Stalnaker]
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If possible worlds really differ, I can't be in more than one at a time [Stalnaker]
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If counterparts exist strictly in one world only, this seems to be extreme invariant essentialism [Stalnaker]
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We mustn't confuse a similar person with the same person [Jubien]
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