On the Modal Content of A Posteriori Necessities
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20143683 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tuomas E Tahko (0000-0002-6378-1786, Durham University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 75 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 344-357 |
| Publication date | 2009-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Theoria (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0040-5825 • E-ISSN: 1755-2567 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1755-2567.2009.01048.x |
| OpenAlex | W2172167510 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 10 |
This article challenges the Kripkean interpretation of a posteriori necessities. It will be demonstrated, by an analysis of classic examples, that the modal content of supposed a posteriori necessities is more complicated than the Kripkean line suggests. We will see that further research is needed concerning the a priori principles underlying all a posteriori necessities. In the course of this analysis it will emerge that the modal content of a posteriori necessities can best be described in terms of a Finean conception of modality – by giving essences priority over modality. The upshot of this is that we might be able to establish the necessity of certain supposed a posteriori necessities by a priori means
A priori and a posteriori · Epistemology · Interpretation (philosophy) · Linguistics · Modal · Modality (human–computer interaction) · Artificial Intelligence · Chemistry · Classical Philosophy and Thought · Computer Science · Mathematics · Philosophical Ethics and Theory · Philosophy · Philosophy and Theoretical Science
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,1 |
| Citation span | 2016 - 2016 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |