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Counterfactuals

By David Lewis
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Counterfactuals by David Lewis is a philosophical exploration of "what might have been" scenarios and their significance. The book dives into the semantics and logic behind counterfactual conditionals—statements about alternate realities—and builds a theoretical framework to understand and evaluate them. It delves deep into complex topics such as possible worlds, aiming to unpack how these ideas shape our understanding of reality and reasoning.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by exploring hypothetical scenarios and the nature of "what if" questions. It delves into the complexities of counterfactual reasoning, providing profound insights into how we think about possibilities, causation, and the structure of reality. Ideal for those intrigued by philosophical thought experiments and the psychology of imagination.

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A presentation of and sustained argument for a particular view about propositions which express contrary-to-fact conditionals, including the author's infamous defense of realism about possible worlds.

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Counterfactuals is David Lewis' forceful presentation of and sustained argument for a particular view about propositions which express contrary to fact conditionals, including his famous defense of realism about possible worlds.

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David Lewis's Counterfactuals is celebrated for its clear presentation and unitary theme, offering concise and straightforward views combined with technical expertise. The book is commended for its philosophical insight and clever ideas, with reviewers noting its clarity and virtuoso performance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631224259

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 247.0mm

Weight: 327g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

David Lewis (1941- 2001) was Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University. His publications include Convention (reissued by Blackwell 2002), On the Plurality of Worlds (reissued by Blackwell, 2000), Parts of Classes (1991), and of numerous articles in metaphysics and other areas. Many of his writings are available in his Collected Papers.

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