Modal Logic as Metaphysics
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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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Target entity: Modal Logic as Metaphysics Context triple: [Timothy Williamson, notableWork, Modal Logic as Metaphysics]
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An Essay in Modal Logic
An Essay in Modal Logic is a foundational philosophical work by G. H. von Wright that systematically develops the principles and systems 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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Semantical Considerations on Modal Logic
Semantical Considerations on Modal Logic is a landmark philosophical paper by Saul Kripke that helped found possible-worlds semantics and revolutionized the study of modal logic.
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The Logical Basis of Metaphysics
The Logical Basis of Metaphysics is a major philosophical work by Michael Dummett that develops his influential views on realism, anti-realism, and the role of language in metaphysical debates.
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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.
- 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: Modal Logic as Metaphysics Target entity description: 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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A.
An Essay in Modal Logic
An Essay in Modal Logic is a foundational philosophical work by G. H. von Wright that systematically develops the principles and systems 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.
Semantical Considerations on Modal Logic
Semantical Considerations on Modal Logic is a landmark philosophical paper by Saul Kripke that helped found possible-worlds semantics and revolutionized the study of modal logic.
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D.
The Logical Basis of Metaphysics
The Logical Basis of Metaphysics is a major philosophical work by Michael Dummett that develops his influential views on realism, anti-realism, and the role of language in metaphysical debates.
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E.
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.
- F. None of above. chosen
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