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The Metaphysics of Impossible Worlds
In The Extent of Impossibility: The Case of Modal Realism. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. pp. 47-59 (2025)
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In this chapter, I will explore modal realism, the thesis that possible worlds are real, concrete entities. I begin by addressing broader issues raised by modal metaphysics and examining their various metaphysical interpretations. I will then argue for the need of impossible worlds as an essential extension of possible worlds semantics.Author's Profile
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