Single Idea 3867

[catalogued under 10. Modality / C. Sources of Modality / 1. Sources of Necessity]

Full Idea

A necessary truth is 'de re' if its necessity arises from the way the world is.

Clarification

'De re' necesssity is about reality, not about words

Gist of Idea

De re necessity arises from the way the world is

Source

W.H. Newton-Smith (The Rationality of Science [1981], VII.6)

Book Reference

Newton-Smith,W.H.: 'The Rationality of Science' [RKP 1981], p.170

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