Modality and explanatory reasoning:

Boris Kment takes a new approach to the study of modality that emphasises the origin of modal notions in everyday thought. He argues that the concepts of necessity and possibility originate in counterfactual reasoning, which allows us to investigate explanatory connections. Contrary to accepted view...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kment, Boris Christian 1975- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2014
Subjects:
Online Access:Volltext
Summary:Boris Kment takes a new approach to the study of modality that emphasises the origin of modal notions in everyday thought. He argues that the concepts of necessity and possibility originate in counterfactual reasoning, which allows us to investigate explanatory connections. Contrary to accepted views, explanation is more fundamental than modality
ISBN:9780191758928
DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199604685.001.0001

There is no print copy available.

Interlibrary loan Place Request Caution: Not in THWS collection! Get full text