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Bennett, Karen. Proxy ”Actualism”

2006, Philosophical Studies, Vol. 129, No. 2, pp. 263-294.

Keywords: actualism, actualism vs. possibilism, metaphysical modality, modal logic, modality, possibilism, quantified modal logic, simple quantified modal logic

Expand entry: Added by: Christopher James Masterman

Abstract:
Bernard Linsky and Edward Zalta have recently proposed a new form of actualism. I characterize the general form of their view and the motivations behind it. I argue that it is not quite new – it bears interesting similarities to Alvin Plantinga’s view – and that it definitely isn’t actualist.

Comment: This article presupposes knowledge of actualism vs. possibilism debate, as well as some familiarity with quantified modal logic. It would be best to incorporate this text alongside Linsky and Zalta's 'In Defense of the Simplest Quantified Modal Logic' (1994). It is a perfect text for a more advanced undergraduate course on modal metaphysics or a masters course, particularly if you were wanting to spend more than a single week on actualism vs. possibilism.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Recommended use: Specialised Reading

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