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Zusatztext 'An impressive work ... It provides a systematic and comprehensive discussion that will be of great help for all doing research in the area! and would make the basis for a great graduate seminar. Highly recommended!' - Mind Informationen zum Autor John Divers is senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Leeds. He has written many journal articles on modality and analytic philosophy which have appeared in journals such as Mind , Nous , Synthese , Philosophical Studies , Analysis , Australasian Journal of Philosophy and the Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society . Klappentext "Possible Worlds" presents the first up to date and comprehensive examination and assessment of all the issues pertaining to realism about possible worlds. John Divers examines the prevalent philosophical positions regarding possible worlds and subjects them to a detailed exposition and evaluation, including extensive discussions of genuine and actualist realists. This is a comprehensive, critical account of forty years of literature on realism about possible worlds, enhanced by many original developments and insights which will prove a valuable introduction to the topic. Zusammenfassung The first up-to-date and comprehensive examination of all issues pertaining to realism about possible worlds. An invaluable introduction to the topic, it includes many original developments and insights. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface, Acknowledgements, Part I: Introduction, Part II: Genuine realism, Part III: Actualist realism, Part IV: Conclusion, Notes, Extended bibliography, Index
