Michael Jubien
Possibility
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199596287
- author:
- Michael Jubien
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 5.30 (w) x 7.90 (h) x 0.40 (d)
- Genre:
- Metaphysics, Philosophy - General & Miscellaneous
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Possibility by Michael Jubien offers a new analysis of the metaphysical concepts of possibility and necessity. The author's approach is based on an account of physical objects and properties, rather than 'possible worlds'.
Michael Jubien discusses several closely related topics, including different varieties of possible worlds, essentialism, natural kind terms, and alleged examples of necessity a posteriori. He also presents a new theory of the functioning of proper names, both actual and fictional.
The discussion of natural kind terms and necessity a posteriori is central to the book, and depends on Jubien's theory of proper names. This analysis provides a fresh perspective on the nature of possibility and necessity, making it an interesting read for those interested in philosophy and metaphysics.
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