Irrealism about Grounding

In Anthony O'Hear (ed.), Metaphysics. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press (2018)
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In this paper I explore irrealist alternatives to orthodox realism about grounding, and claim that at least some of these alternatives represent fertile areas for future discussion.

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