This essay aims to redress the contention that epistemic possibility cannot be a guide to the principles of modal metaphysics. I argue that the interaction between the multi-dimensional intensional framework and intensional plural quantification enables epistemic possibilities to target the haecceitistic properties of individuals. I outline the elements of plural logic, and I specify, then, a m...

Our understanding of subjunctive conditionals has been greatly enhanced through the use of possible world semantics and, more precisely, by the idea that they involve variably strict quantification over possible worlds. I propose to extend this treatment to ceteris paribus conditionals – that is, conditionals that incorporate a ceteris paribus or ‘other things being equal’ clause. Although such...

Abstract This paper investigates the syntax and semantics of third person singular pronoun ɦi⁶ in Shanghainese its non-referential use. Evidence from phonological dependence syntactic integration with preceding host verb is presented to show that a clitic. It further observed this use requires licensing [+subjunctive] feature, echoing Qian (2004) Jin (2016) . However, my analysis diverges their...

Abstract On an influential line of thinking tracing back to Ramsey, conditionals are closely linked the attitude supposition. When applied counterfactuals, this view suggests a subjunctive version so-called Ramsey test: probability counterfactual If A, would B ought be equivalent B, under supposition that A. I present collapse result for any endorses test. Starting from plausible assumptions, s...

purpose the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between perception of emotional intelligence and beliefs in the extent to which exercising leads to mood-enhancement. methods volunteer participants (n=315) completed a 33-item self-report measure of trait emotional intelligence and an exercise-mood regulation scale. results emotional intelligence significantly correlated with be...

In the absence of a satisfactory interpretation of quantum theory, physical law lacks physical basis. This paper reviews the orthodox, or Dirac-von Neumann interpretation, and makes explicit that Hilbert space describes propositions about measurement results. Kets are defined as conditional clauses referring to measurements in a formal language. It is seen that these clauses are elements of a H...

We investigate the notion of relevance as it pertains to ‘commonsense’, subjunctive conditionals. Relevance is taken here as a relation between a property (such as having a broken wing) and a conditional (such as birds typically fly). Specifically, we explore a notion of ‘causative’ relevance, distinct from ‘evidential’ relevance found, for example, in probabilistic approaches. A series of post...