The Ontological Turn Misunderstood: How to Misunderstand David Armstrong’s Theory of Possibility

Wachter, Daniel von (2004): The Ontological Turn Misunderstood: How to Misunderstand David Armstrong’s Theory of Possibility. In: Metaphysica, Vol. 5: pp. 105-114.

Abstract

This article argues that there is a great divide between semantics and metaphysics. Much of what is called metaphysics today is still stuck in the linguistic turn. This is illustrated by showing how Fraser MacBride misunderstands David Armstrong's theory of modality.

• Item Type: Article
• Keywords: metaphysics, ontology, linguistic turn, ontological turn, David Armstrong, possibility, modality.
• Subjects: Philosophy; Philosophy > Selfarchiving
• Dewey Classification: 100 Philosophy and Psychology
• Language: English