Handbook of Philosophical Logic : Volume 8

Contains major contributions on the Logic of Questions, Sequent Systems for Modal Logics, Deontic Logic as well as Deontic Logic and Contrary-to-duties. This book is aimed at students and researchers whose work or interests involve philosophical logic and its applications.

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