David Lewis's modal realism
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David Lewis's modal realism is a philosophical theory claiming that all logically possible worlds are just as real and concrete as the actual world, differing only in which one we inhabit.
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| Label | Occurrences |
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| David Lewis’s modal realism | 2 |
| David Lewis's modal realism canonical | 1 |
| Lewisian modal realism | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: David Lewis's modal realism Context triple: [counterpart theory, influencedBy, David Lewis's modal realism]
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A.
Modal Logic as Metaphysics
Modal Logic as Metaphysics is a philosophical monograph by Timothy Williamson that defends a rigorous, logic-based approach to metaphysical necessity and possibility using the tools of modal logic.
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Leibniz's metaphysics of modality
Leibniz's metaphysics of modality is his philosophical account of possibility, necessity, and contingency grounded in the notion of possible worlds and the principle that God actualizes the best of all compossible worlds.
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Ontology, Identity, and Modality
Ontology, Identity, and Modality is a collection of influential essays by philosopher Peter van Inwagen that explores fundamental issues in metaphysics, including existence, identity, and possibility.
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Realism, Mathematics and Modality
Realism, Mathematics and Modality is a philosophical work by Hartry Field that critically examines the nature of mathematical truth, realism, and modal notions within the philosophy of mathematics.
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Possible Worlds and Other Essays
Possible Worlds and Other Essays is a collection of influential scientific and philosophical essays by geneticist and evolutionary biologist J. B. S. Haldane, exploring topics in biology, evolution, and the nature of science.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: David Lewis's modal realism Target entity description: David Lewis's modal realism is a philosophical theory claiming that all logically possible worlds are just as real and concrete as the actual world, differing only in which one we inhabit.
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A.
Modal Logic as Metaphysics
Modal Logic as Metaphysics is a philosophical monograph by Timothy Williamson that defends a rigorous, logic-based approach to metaphysical necessity and possibility using the tools of modal logic.
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B.
Leibniz's metaphysics of modality
Leibniz's metaphysics of modality is his philosophical account of possibility, necessity, and contingency grounded in the notion of possible worlds and the principle that God actualizes the best of all compossible worlds.
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C.
Ontology, Identity, and Modality
Ontology, Identity, and Modality is a collection of influential essays by philosopher Peter van Inwagen that explores fundamental issues in metaphysics, including existence, identity, and possibility.
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D.
Realism, Mathematics and Modality
Realism, Mathematics and Modality is a philosophical work by Hartry Field that critically examines the nature of mathematical truth, realism, and modal notions within the philosophy of mathematics.
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E.
Possible Worlds and Other Essays
Possible Worlds and Other Essays is a collection of influential scientific and philosophical essays by geneticist and evolutionary biologist J. B. S. Haldane, exploring topics in biology, evolution, and the nature of science.
- F. None of above. chosen
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