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A puzzle about Cartesian modality

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Simon Dierig *
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Abstract

Abstract

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The pivotal problem any interpretation of Cartesian modality has to cope with is how to reconcile Descartes's claim that God freely created the eternal truths with his contention that the eternal truths are necessarily true. In this article, the author argues for a Frankfurt-style solution to the puzzle, according to which Cartesian divine free agency does not require the ability to do otherwise.
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DESCARTES
CREATION

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SOUTHERN JOURNAL OF PHILOSOPHY
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0.6
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Ruprecht Karls University Heidelberg
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5.6W
Papers: 4.3W
Citations: 66