Combining Philosophers

Ideas for H.Putnam/P.Oppenheim, William James and Kit Fine

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10. Modality / A. Necessity / 3. Types of Necessity

9205	The three basic types of necessity are metaphysical, natural and normative [Fine,K]

10. Modality / A. Necessity / 5. Metaphysical Necessity

9209	Metaphysical necessity may be 'whatever the circumstance', or 'regardless of circumstances' [Fine,K]

10. Modality / A. Necessity / 8. Transcendental Necessity

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Proper necessary truths hold whatever the circumstances; transcendent truths regardless of circumstances [Fine,K]

10. Modality / A. Necessity / 11. Denial of Necessity

9200	Empiricists suspect modal notions: either it happens or it doesn't; it is just regularities. [Fine,K]