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Logical space and metaphysical systems

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The paper applies the theory presented in “A Formal Ontology of Situations” (this journal, vol. 41 (1982), no. 4) to obtain a typology of metaphysical systems by interpreting them as different ontologies of situations. Four are treated in some detail: Hume's diachronic atomism, Laplacean determinism, Hume's synchronic atomism, and Wittgenstein's logical atomism. Moreover, the relation of that theory to the “situation semantics” of Perry and Barwise is discussed.

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Wolniewicz, B. Logical space and metaphysical systems. Stud Logica 42, 269–284 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01063846

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