Transworld Similarity and Transworld BeliefI would like to thank Douglas Adeney, Edwin Coleman, Bruce Langtry, Greg Restall, and Robert Stalnaker for comments on an earlier draft.

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By this author: Frank Jackson ;&nbsp; Graham Priest ;&nbsp; Barry Taylor

Authors: Frank Jackson; Graham Priest; Barry Taylor

Source: Australasian Journal of Philosophy, Volume 82, Number 1, March 01, 2004 , pp. 213-225(13)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

Relations of transworld similarity play an essential role in Lewis's system. Analysis reveals that they involve the possibility of detailed transworld belief. Such belief is problematic within Lewis's framework. He has an answer to the problems raised, but it relies on a dubious distinction between natural and mere properties. Replacing that distinction with a respectable one undermines an essential part of his case against one of his chief opponents, the linguistic ersatzist.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2004-03-01