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Modal realism: Philosophical theory that claims modal possible worlds are in some sense real, notably advocated by David Lewis. [e]
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Parent topics
- Metaphysics [r]: Branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the nature of the world. [e]
- Modality [r]: Add brief definition or description
- Ontology (philosophy) [r]: The branch of philosophy that considers what things exist, and what existence implies. [e]
- Possible worlds [r]: Add brief definition or description
Subtopics
- David Lewis [r]: (1941–2001) American philosopher best known for his advocacy of modal realism. [e]
- On the Plurality of Worlds [r]: 1986 book by David Lewis advocating modal realism about possible worlds. [e]