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Review: David Lewis, Counterfactuals

Posted on April 27, 2017 by J. B. Aitken

A nightmarishly difficult account of modal logic. The general idea is simple, though. What is a counterfactual? Df. = strict conditionals corresponding to an accessibility assignment determined by similarity of worlds–overall similarity, with respects of difference balanced off somehow against … Continue reading →

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Harassing the Hobgoblins: Intro to Analytic Theology

Posted on April 9, 2017 by J. B. Aitken

I am not an expert in analytic theology, and I have been critical of analytic philosophy in the past.  Nonetheless, it can be useful in clarifying concepts.  One problem is that people jump into the deeper waters, reading countless computer … Continue reading →

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Possible Worlds Semantics

Posted on March 30, 2016 by J. B. Aitken

Loux gives a great discussion on the topic of “possible worlds.”  This might seem irrelevant and arcane, but it is a powerful tool that helps us in discussions on the problem of evil, ontological argument, God’s foreknowledge, and human nature. … Continue reading →

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