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Ideas for 'Material Beings', 'Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind' and 'Conspectus libelli (book outline)'

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10. Modality / C. Sources of Modality / 5. Modality from Actuality

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Actuality proves possibility, but that doesn't explain how it is possible [Inwagen]

10. Modality / D. Knowledge of Modality / 2. A Priori Contingent

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If we understand God and his choices, we have a priori knowledge of contingent truths [Leibniz, by Garber]

10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / c. Counterparts

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Counterparts reduce counterfactual identity to problems about similarity relations [Inwagen]

10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / e. Possible Objects

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A merely possible object clearly isn't there, so that is a defective notion [Inwagen]

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Merely possible objects must be consistent properties, or haecceities [Inwagen]