On the Plurality of Worlds

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By David Lewis

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On the Plurality of Worlds by David Lewis is an influential philosophical text exploring the concept of modal realism, which posits the existence of multiple possible worlds as just as real as our own. The author argues that these alternate worlds provide a coherent explanation for the truth of modal statements about possibility and necessity. It delves into complex philosophical ideas about reality and existence, challenging readers to consider different perspectives on what could potentially be.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by philosophical discussions about the nature of reality and the existence of multiple worlds. It's an engaging read for those who appreciate thought-provoking arguments around modal realism and imaginative possibilities in metaphysics. If you have an interest in exploring how many worlds can coexist, this might be the perfect book for you.

On the Plurality of Worlds

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.

Book Details

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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

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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), 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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