Here is a unique work of reference. Not only does it unite studies which explore the syntax and semantics of tense or modality, but it is the first book of its

The relationship between formal logic and general philosophy is discussed under headings such as A Re-examination of Our Tense-Logical Postulates, Modal Logic i

The only book to investigate the parallel between what happens at other times and what happens in other possible worlds.

Timothy Williamson gives an original and provocative treatment of deep metaphysical questions about existence, contingency, and change, using the latest resourc

Palmer investigates the category of modality, drawing on a wealth of examples from a wide variety of languages.