Counterfactuals - by David Lewis (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>Counterfactuals</i> is David Lewis' forceful presentation of and sustained argument for a particular view about propositions which express contrary to fact conditionals, including his famous defense of realism about possible worlds.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><i>Counterfactuals</i> is David Lewis's forceful presentation of and sustained argument for a particular view about propositions which express contrary-to-fact conditionals, including his famous defense of realism about possible worlds. Since its original publication in 1973, it has become a classic of contemporary philosophy, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the logic and metaphysics of counterfactuals. The book also includes an appendix of related writings by Lewis.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>'Contrary-to-fact conditionals have provided logical analysts with fascinating puzzles. (This book) has a unitary theme presented clearly and attractively for the most part with only the unavoidable minimum of formal apparatus. The theme is pursued confidently and relentlessly without evasions or qualifications. <i>Times Literary Supplement</i> <p>This is an excellent book. It combines shrewd philosophical sense with a fine technical expertise. The statement of views is concise and forthright. <i>Kit Fine, Mind</i></p> <p>This essay is a virtuoso performance. <i>British Journal for the Philosophy of Science</i></p> <p>Beautifully and lucidly written and full of clever ideas. It contains very many philosophical insights and comparisons. <i>J. J. C. Smart, Australasian Journal of Philosophy</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>David Lewis</b> (1941- 2001) was Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University. His publications include <i>Convention </i>(reissued by Blackwell 2002), <i>On the Plurality of Worlds</i> (reissued by Blackwell, 2000), <i>Parts of Classes</i> (1991), and of numerous articles in metaphysics and other areas. Many of his writings are available in his <i>Collected Papers</i>.
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