Unparsimonious Metaphysics

This book challenges the widely accepted philosophical principle of parsimony, which holds that theories lacking simplicity are inherently doubtful. It critically examines this principle in its unqualified form and explores various ways to present it in a more philosophically appealing manner. The book evaluates different versions of the principle, considering the implications of endorsing one version over another. It is intended for both academics and students of philosophy.

Introduction. - 1 Metaphysical Realism and Its Rivals. - 2 Ontology and Ideology. - 3 Parsimony. - 4 Modality: Possible Worlds and Beyond. - 5 Modal Metaphysics: An Opiniated Introduction. - 6 Soft Impossibilities. - 7 Hyperintensional Metaphysics. - 8 Philosophical Intuitions and the Incredulous Stare. - 9 Extended Modal Realism. - 10 Extended Modal Realism for the Cheap. - 11 Hyperintensional Equivalence. - 12 Persistence: Temporal and Modal. - 13 Moving Towards Unparsimonious Metaphysics. - Conclusion. - Index.