Episode 126: Saul Kripke on Possibilities, Language & Science
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Exploring Necessary Truths and Scientific Identities
The chapter discusses differentiating between a priori and necessary truths, with a focus on scientific identities like water being H2O challenging traditional beliefs and necessitating scientific exploration. It also delves into possible worlds, counterfactuals, and metaphysical necessities, examining how scientific discoveries and conclusions can be contingent or necessary.
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