Philosophy
Modal Logic and Possible Worlds Semantics
Quick fact
Saul Kripke developed possible worlds semantics at age 17, revolutionizing logic and philosophy of language.
Why this is interesting
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.