Modal and Intensional Logic·Capstone·Lesson 5 of 5

Capstone: Modal Reasoning in Philosophy and Science

Students apply the unit's modal concepts to arguments in metaphysics, ethics, and science, analyzing cases that each require multiple unit concepts working together.

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In this lesson · 4 sections · 2 worked examples · 4 practice activities

Modality in metaphysics: essential properties and rigid designation
Modality in ethics: could have done otherwise
Modality in science: natural necessity and lawlike generalizations
How to diagnose which modal concepts a case requires

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