{"title":"Series: Central Problems of Philosophy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentral Problems of Philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e explores timeless questions and contemporary challenges across diverse fields, from ethics and human nature to value and knowledge. This series invites readers to engage with profound ideas that shape our understanding of the world, encouraging thoughtful reflection and intellectual curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles spanning \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFinance \u0026amp; Investment\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eComputing \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/em\u003e, and beyond, these works offer insights that resonate across disciplines. Whether delving into the nature of altruism, the complexities of decision-making, or the foundations of meaning, readers will find a rich tapestry of perspectives in this compelling collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"modality-by-joseph-melia-9781902683485","title":"Modality","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis introduction to modality places the emphasis on the metaphysics of modality rather than on the formal semantics of quantified modal logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text begins by introducing students to the \"de re\/de dicto\" distinction, conventionalist and conceptualist theories of modality, and some of the key problems in modality, particularly Quine's criticisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt then moves on to explain how possible worlds provide a solution to many of the problems in modality and how possible worlds themselves have been used to analyse notions outside modality, such as properties and propositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePossible worlds introduce problems of their own and the book argues that to make progress with these problems, a theory of possible worlds is required. The pros and cons of various theories of possible worlds are then examined in turn, including those of Lewis, Kripke, Adams, Stalnaker and Plantinga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606934372588,"sku":"9781902683485","price":93.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781902683485-modality.jpg?v=1778157354"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-central-problems-of-philosophy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}