Meditations on metaphysical modality
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Richmond, Alasdair
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Willis, Edmund Lindsay James
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2012-07-12T15:55:10Z
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2012-07-12T15:55:10Z
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2011-11-23
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Although metaphysical modality has been much discussed and exploited by philosophers, its precise nature is often left unanalysed and obscure. This dissertation marks an attempt to understand it better. After examining modality in general, the specific topic is introduced through consideration of the views of Kripke and Lewis. Comparisons are then made with logical, scientific and conceptual modalities. Finally, it is argued that metaphysical modality is that variety of modality which is alethic, absolute and all-encompassing in its subject matter.
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http://hdl.handle.net/1842/6115
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The University of Edinburgh
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metaphysical modality
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metaphysical possibility
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metaphysical necessity
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modality
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possibility
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necessity
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Meditations on metaphysical modality
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Thesis or Dissertation
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Masters
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MSc Master of Science
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RESTRICTED ACCESS
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