Dorothy Edgington

Dorothy Edgington is a prominent philosopher who has contributed significantly to non-classical logic, particularly the logic of conditionals—statements of the form "If A, then B." She explores how these conditionals can behave differently than traditional true/false statements, especially in uncertain or complex situations. Edgington's work challenges conventional views on conditionals, showing that their truth can depend on context and background knowledge. This research has important implications for understanding reasoning, decision-making, and how we interpret everyday statements about possibilities and hypothetical scenarios. Her insights help refine our understanding of logic beyond classical frameworks.