Possibilities without possible worlds/histories

Placek, Tomasz (2009) Possibilities without possible worlds/histories.

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Abstract

The paper puts forward a theory of historical modalities that is framed in terms of possible continuations rather than possible worlds or histories. The proposal is tested as a semantical theory for a language with historical modalities, tenses, and indexicals.

Keywords:	modalities, possible worlds, branching space-times
Subjects:	Specific Sciences: Physics: Relativity Theory General Issues: Determinism/Indeterminism
ID Code:	4956
Deposited By:	Placek, Tomasz
Deposited On:	17 October 2009