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On the Plurality of Worlds
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This book is a defense of modal realism; the thesis that our world is but one of a plurality of worlds, and that the individuals that inhabit our world are only a few out of all the inhabitants of all the worlds.
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On the Plurality of Worlds is a defence of modal realism—the thesis that our world is but one of a plurality of worlds, and that the individuals that inhabit our world are only a few out of all the inhabitants of all the worlds. Lewis argues that the philosophical utility of modal realism is a good reason for believing that it is true.
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On the Plurality of Worlds by David Lewis is highly praised for its imaginative and rigorous exploration of modal realism, a theory proposing the existence of multiple worlds beyond our own. Reviewers admire Lewis's clarity and humour, noting his ability to take complex philosophical concepts and present them in an engaging and thought-provoking manner. The book is often described as a seminal work in analytic philosophy, appreciated for both its intellectual depth and its lasting impact on philosophical discussions about reality.
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ISBN: 9780631224266
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 January 2001
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 168.0mm
Height: 244.0mm
Weight: 499g
Pages: 288
About the Author
David Lewis (1941- 2001) was Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University. His publications include Convention (reissued by Blackwell 2002), Counterfactuals (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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