On the Plurality of Worlds

One of America's most infuential philosophers offers his defence of modal realism. He holds that ours is but one of a plurality of possible worlds; and that we who inhabit this world are but a few out of all the inhabitants of all the worlds. Lewis argues that the utility of modal realism is reason to believe that it is true. This Book Is A Defense Of Modal Realism; The Thesis That Our World Is But One Of A Plurality Of Worlds, And That The Individuals That Inhabit Our World Are Only A Few Out Of All The Inhabitants Of All The Worlds. Lewis Argues That The Philosophical Utility Of Modal Realism Is A Good Reason For Believing That It Is True. David Lewis. Includes Index. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 264-170). The author offers a defence of modal realism. He holds that ours is but one of a plurality of possible worlds, and that we who inhabit this world are but a few out of all the inhabitants of all the worlds. He argues that the utility of modal realism is reason to believe it is true.