Modality
by
Joseph Melia
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Central Problems of Philosophy
ISBN-10
190268348X
ISBN-13
9781902683485
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Acumen Publishing Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 6th, 2003
Print length
198 Pages
Weight
238 grams
Dimensions
19.80 x 12.90 x 1.50 cms
Product Classification:
Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledgePhilosophy: logic
Ksh 7,550.00
Werezi Extended Catalogue
Delivery in 28 days
Delivery Location
Delivery fee: Select location
Delivery in 28 days
Secure
Quality
Fast
This introduction to modality places the emphasis on the metaphysics of modality rather than on the formal semetics of quantified modal logic. In particular, the discussion is centered on the nature of possible worlds.
This introduction to modality places the emphasis on the metaphysics of modality rather than on the formal semetics of quantified modal logic. The 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. It 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. Possible 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.
Get Modality by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by Taylor & Francis Ltd and it has pages.
