Arguments for Necessity

As a paradox, you'd think the concept of necessity would be straightforward. But, alas, it's a slippery beast.

  Consider, if you will, the humble stapler. Is it a necessity? Or is it just a fancy paperweight?

Subpages: Stapler Necessity

Or take the case of the existentialists, who claimed that all human actions were necessary. But were they really?

Subpages: Existential Nonsense

Perhaps the answer lies in the realm of Quantum Necessity?