Counterfactuals
Lewis, David K.
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Counterfactuals
Published
2001
Publisher
Blackwell Publishers
Pages
156
ISBN-10
0631224955
Description
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.
The logic of conditionals
Counterfactual thought experiments in world politics
Laws, modalities and counterfactuals
Virtual History
The Science of Can and Can't
Counterfactualism in the Fine Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Counterfactuals?
This edition of Counterfactuals has approximately 156 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Counterfactuals?
For most readers, Counterfactuals typically takes between 3h 15m and 2h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 39,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Counterfactuals?
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Who is the author of Counterfactuals?
Counterfactuals was written by Lewis, David K..
When was Counterfactuals published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.