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The paper defends the so-called extended modal realism, a theory according to which there are concrete impossible worlds. Firstly, modal realism is presented.
Martin Vacek
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Thought as a quasi-possibility
Modal logic determines a lot in modern metaphysics and ontology, which delve deeper and deeper into the realm of the possible, not limited to the analysis of reality.
D. V. Ankin
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Weibliche Adelsherrschaft und Regentinnenschaft in der Dragon Age-Reihe
BioWare’s Dragon Age series has often been cited as an example for meieval fantasy games being inclusive of women despite their medieval worlds. This article, in contrast, argues that the kingdom of Ferelden constructed by the game is based on the idea ...
Aurelia Brandenburg
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Distinguishing semantic components of attitude verbs via the German modifier genau
This paper presents novel data from German: certain attitude verbs such as wissen ('know') as well as all verbs of perception are compatible with the modifier genau ('exactly') which is usually associated with expressing precision.
Valerie Wurm
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Ceteris paribus logic in counterfactual reasoning [PDF]
The semantics for counterfactuals due to David Lewis has been challenged on the basis of unlikely, or impossible, events. Such events may skew a given similarity order in favour of those possible worlds which exhibit them.
Patrick Girard, Marcus Anthony Triplett
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De la science‑fiction à la science‑fictionnalisation : la prise de la SF sur le monde réel
This article explores the different kinds of traction science fiction might have on the real and, in particular, attempts to define a kind of experimental writing practice (when this is broadly construed) that is less about the future than an ...
Simon O’Sullivan
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Atlas da Região de Carajás: uma introdução
The proposal for an Atlas of the Carajás Region is a product of the research project “Production of subsidies for the formulation of public policies for the Carajás Region”.
Eudes Leopoldo +4 more
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This paper discusses the question of whether all counterfactuals with necessarily false antecedents (counterpossibles) are vacuously true. The orthodox view of counterpossibles (vacuism) answers that question in the affirmative.
Samuel Dickson
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Does the Conceivability of Zombies Entail Their Possibility? [PDF]
According to the two-dimensional argument against materialism, developed by David Chalmers, the conceivability of zombies entails primary possibility, and the primary possibility of zombies entails further secondary possibility.
Karol Polcyn
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Alphas Storytelling: Mapping Childrenswear Possible Worlds, Defining Seasonal Brands Territories
Born from 2010 and raised by Millennials, Alphas represent today the youngest generational market segment. Raising as “screenagers” in mostly only-child family environments, technology is shaping their present and future consumer culture.
Simona Ironico
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