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Counterfactuals

Counterfactuals

by David Lewis (Author)

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    Illustrated 2001

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Synopsis

Counterfactuals is David Lewis's forceful presentation of and sustained argument for a particular view about propositions which express contrary-to-fact conditionals, including his famous defense of realism about possible worlds. Since its original publication in 1973, it has become a classic of contemporary philosophy, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the logic and metaphysics of counterfactuals. The book also includes an appendix of related writings by Lewis.

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 168
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 05 Jan 2001
ISBN 10: 0631224254
ISBN 13: 9780631224259

Media Reviews
'Contrary-to-fact conditionals have provided logical analysts with fascinating puzzles. (This book) has a unitary theme presented clearly and attractively for the most part with only the unavoidable minimum of formal apparatus. The theme is pursued confidently and relentlessly without evasions or qualifications. Times Literary Supplement This is an excellent book. It combines shrewd philosophical sense with a fine technical expertise. The statement of views is concise and forthright. Kit Fine, Mind This essay is a virtuoso performance. British Journal for the Philosophy of Science Beautifully and lucidly written and full of clever ideas. It contains very many philosophical insights and comparisons. J. J. C. Smart, Australasian Journal of Philosophy
Author Bio
David Lewis (1941- 2001) was Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University. His publications include Convention (reissued by Blackwell 2002), On the Plurality of Worlds (reissued by Blackwell, 2000), Parts of Classes (1991), and of numerous articles in metaphysics and other areas. Many of his writings are available in his Collected Papers.