The Epistemology of Modality

Pablo Rychter; Ezequiel Zerbudis

doi:10.2478/disp-2023-0006

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The Epistemology of Modality

Disputatio

Volume 15 (2023): Issue 69 (November 2023)

By: Pablo Rychter and Ezequiel Zerbudis

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|Nov 2024

Abstract

We describe the main issue debated at the IV Blasco Disputatio: whether our knowledge of metaphysical possibility and necessity rests on knowledge of essence. But before getting to this specific issue, we offer a broader introduction to the more general problems in the epistemology of modality. In this way, we establish a background against which the contributions to this SI can be better appreciated.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/disp-2023-0006 | Journal eISSN: 2182-2875 (formerly 0873-626X) | Journal ISSN: 0873-626X

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Language: English

Page range: 135 - 150

Published on: Nov 11, 2024

Published by: University of Lisbon

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Keywords:

essence,

Related subjects:

Selected philosophical movements,

Analytical philosophy

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Volume 15 (2023): Issue 69 (November 2023)