Necessity is something you need to have, just like you need your favorite toy to feel happy.
Imagine you're playing a game where you have to wear a hat to be a superhero. That hat is necessity, without it, you can't be a superhero in this game. Now think about when you go to bed: you need your blanket to stay warm and sleep well. That's necessity, too.
When You Can’t Do Without Something
Necessity Changes with Time and Place
What’s necessary today might not be necessary tomorrow. If you’re playing outside on a sunny day, you might not need a jacket. But if it suddenly starts raining, then your necessity changes, now you need that jacket to stay dry!
Necessity is like your favorite toy: it helps you do something important, and without it, things aren’t as fun or easy.
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See also
- How to Argue - Philosophical Reasoning: Crash Course Philosophy #2?
- How Does Timothy Williamson | The Role of Philosophy Work?
- What are consistent assignment of truth values?
- What are possible worlds?
- What are philosophical principles?