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We show that Carmo and Jones’ condition 5(e) conflicts with the other conditions on their models for contrary-to-duty obligations. We then propose a resolution to the conflict.
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Kjos-Hanssen, B. A Conflict Between Some Semantic Conditions of Carmo and Jones for Contrary-to-Duty Obligations. Stud Logica 105, 173–178 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11225-016-9686-8
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