"good" as a predicate of worlds

Abstract

The paper proposes a new semantics for good-predications involving finite if -and
that-clauses. The proposal combines a standard semantics for conditionals with a standard
semantics for the positive form of gradable adjectives and a minimal semantics for modal good.
The predicted truth-conditions and conditions of use solve the mood puzzle presented in the
first part of the paper. The remainder of the paper defends the classical notion of comparative
goodness in terms of a comparison between possible worlds against Lassiter (2017)’s challenge.
Keywords: gradable adjectives, subjunctive conditionals, preference predicates, factivity.