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Plurals and modals.

Authors :
Linnebo, Øystein
Source :
Canadian Journal of Philosophy. Aug-Oct2016, Vol. 46 Issue 4/5, p654-676. 23p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Consider one of several things. Is the one thingnecessarilyone of the several? This key question in the modal logic of plurals is clarified. Some defenses of an affirmative answer are developed and compared. Various remarks are made about the broader philosophical significance of the question. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Subjects

Subjects :
*PLURALISM
*MODAL logic
*SET theory
*PHILOSOPHY

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00455091
Volume :
46
Issue :
4/5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Philosophy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
118247245
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00455091.2015.1132975
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