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Counterfactuals
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Counterfactuals
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.
Book Details
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
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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