The impossible : an essay on hyperintensionality
Jago, MarkAuthor
Mark Jago presents a new account of meaningful thought, and how it is meaningful to think about the impossible. He gives a detailed analysis of the concept of hyperintensionality, whereby logically equivalent contents may be distinct, and develops an original theory in terms of possible and impossible worlds.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Mark Jago presents a new account of meaningful thought, and how it is meaningful to think about the impossible. He gives a detailed analysis of the concept of hyperintensionality, whereby logically equivalent contents may be distinct, and develops an original theory in terms of possible and impossible worlds.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on July 8, 2014).
The possible worlds approach -- Hyperintensionality and structure -- Impossible worlds -- Constructing worlds -- The problem of bounded rationality -- Epistemic content -- Appendix: model epistemic logic.
Philosophy of mind
Epistemic logic
Psychology
Philosophy
Philosophy & Religion
Speculative Philosophy