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10. Modality / B. Possibility / 8. Conditionals / c. Truth-function conditionals

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Normal conditionals have a truth-value gap when the antecedent is false. [Quine]

10. Modality / B. Possibility / 8. Conditionals / e. Supposition conditionals

15722

Conditionals are pointless if the truth value of the antecedent is known [Quine]

10. Modality / B. Possibility / 9. Counterfactuals

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We feign belief in counterfactual antecedents, and assess how convincing the consequent is [Quine]

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Counterfactuals are plausible when dispositions are involved, as they imply structures [Quine]

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Counterfactuals have no place in a strict account of science [Quine]

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What stays the same in assessing a counterfactual antecedent depends on context [Quine]