The conditional fallacy

Philosophical Review 115 (3):273-316 (2006)
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Abstract

To say that this lump of sugar is soluble is to say that it would dissolve, if submerged anywhere, at any time and in any parcel of water. To say that this sleeper knows French, is to say that if, for example, he is ever addressed in French, or shown any French newspaper, he responds pertinently in French, acts appropriately or translates correctly into his own tongue.

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Daniel Bonevac
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Josh Dever
University of Texas at Austin
David Sosa
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