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Single Idea 2730

[filed under theme 10. Modality / A. Necessity / 7. Natural Necessity ]

Full Idea

Taking the proposition that gold is malleable to be necessary does not commit one to considering it analytic.

Gist of Idea

Because 'gold is malleable' is necessary does not mean that it is analytic

Source

Robert Audi (Epistemology: contemporary introduction [1998], IV p.116)

Book Ref

Audi,Robert: 'Epistemology: a contemporary introduction' [Routledge 1998], p.116