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Modal Epistemology.

Authors :
van Inwagen, P.
Source :
Philosophical Studies. Oct1998, Vol. 92 Issue 1/2, p67-84. 18p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

This article discusses modal epistemology. Philosophy abounds in modal arguments. A surprisingly high proportion of these arguments have the following features as they are formally valid; one of their premises is far more controversial than any of the others; it is a model premise. It is not always possible to invert a possibility argument. But it is always possible to replace the crucial modal premise of a possibility argument with the denial of its conclusion and to replace its conclusion with the denial of its crucial modal premise.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00318116
Volume :
92
Issue :
1/2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Philosophical Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16630387