
Ep. 340: Brian Ellis on the Implications of Essentialism (Part Two)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Exploring Metaphysical Necessity and Possibility
Delving into the concept of metaphysical necessity, this chapter examines the essential nature of entities and the distinction between possible worlds with different laws. The discussion challenges traditional philosophical intuitions and highlights the complexity of determining true possibilities beyond mere observation, emphasizing the limitations of logical necessity. Additionally, it explores the implications of essentialism on fundamental forces in physics and the interconnected nature of dispositional and essential properties.
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