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Philosophy

Modal Logic and Possible Worlds Semantics

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Saul Kripke developed possible worlds semantics at age 17, revolutionizing logic and philosophy of language.

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We often say things like 'It might rain tomorrow' or 'It must be true.' But how do we rigorously define what 'might' and 'must' mean? Enter possible worlds—a way to treat possibilities as real, alternative realities.