Might generics

Brian Rabern

Might generics

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Abstract

How do generics interact with modals? This note offers one observation about an interaction with 'might' that presents a challenge for standard theories.

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generics might Gen operator might-generics dual

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Compositionality in Philosophy of Language

Epistemic Modals in Philosophy of Language

Generics in Philosophy of Language

Modal Logic in Logic and Philosophy of Logic

Possible-World Theories of Counterfactuals in Philosophy of Language

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