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: Journal article
• Journal or Publication Title: Metaphysica
• Keywords: metaphysics, ontology, linguistic turn, ontological turn, David Armstrong, possibility, modality.
• Faculties: Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Science
• Subjects: 100 Philosophy and Psychology > 100 Philosophy
• Language: English