Possible Worlds

Possible Worlds
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 408
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ISBN-10 : 9781134731602
ISBN-13 : 1134731604
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Book Synopsis Possible Worlds by : John Divers

Download or read book Possible Worlds written by John Divers and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-01-16 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Possible Worlds presents the first up-to-date and comprehensive examination of one of the most important topics in metaphysics. John Divers considers the prevalent philosophical positions, including realism, antirealism and the work of important writers on possible worlds such as David Lewis, evaluating them in detail.


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