Ichthyological Necessity

by JLS
for the GC

Who needs it -- other than fish? Some reflections.

The quote occurs on p. 58 of Grice 2001: "give one a special type of necessity, namely ichthyological necessity."

Cfr. Empedocles on ichthyological necessity.

In what ways does 'ichthyological necessity' is a refinement on 'physical necessity'.

Do not multiply 'necessities' beyond necessity?

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