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2017)
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Abstract
Timothy Williamson is one of the most influential living philosophers
working in the areas of logic and metaphysics. His work in these areas has
been particularly influential in shaping debates about metaphysical
modality, which is the topic of his recent provocative and closely-argued
book *Modal Logic as Metaphysics* (2013). The present book comprises ten
essays by metaphysicians and logicians responding to Williamson’s work on
metaphysical modality. The authors include some of the most distinguished
philosophers of modality in the world, as well as several rising stars.
Each essay is followed by a reply by Williamson. In addition, the book
contains a major new essay by Williamson, ‘Modal science,’ concerning the
role of modal claims in natural science. This book was originally published
as a special issue of the *Canadian Journal of Philosophy.*