New Directions in the Russellian Theory of Time

Metaphysical and Ontological Investigations

Emiliano Boccardi, L. Nathan Oaklander, Erwin Tegtmeier (Autoren)

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264 Seiten

2024
Bloomsbury Academic (Verlag)
978-1-350-33984-2 (ISBN)

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The main debates in the philosophy of time have centred on whether A-theory, with events ordered by pastness, presentness and futurity, or B-theory, ordered by earlier than or later than, are equally fundamental. Emiliano Boccardi, L. Nathan Oaklander and Erwin Tegtmeier instead uphold the Russellian theory, or R-theory, and consider not only the fundamental differences but also its superiority. They argue McTaggart’s misinterpretation of Russell has led to a false dichotomy between the A- and B-theories, while exploring the connection between temporal relations, temporal facts and time.

In defence of the R-theory, they argue how it offers a metaphysical explanation of the nature of time, in addition to investigating whether ontological theories of time can be considered from a moral or existential point of view. Using an ontological approach, this volume clarifies what is mistaken about both theories can only be resolved by adopting a Russellian philosophy, reaching beyond the A-theory vs B-theory debate.

Emiliano Boccardi is Visiting Professor at the Federal University of Bahia, Brazil. L. Nathan Oaklander is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Michigan-Flint, USA. Erwin Tegtmeier is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Mannheim, Germany.

Preface

Introduction

Part I What is the R-theory?

1. On the Difference between Temporal Ontology and the Ontology of Time. - E. Boccardi and L. N. Oaklander

2. Does Analytic Philosophy Rest on a Mistake? - L. N. Oaklander

3. The Senseless Direction of Time: The Ontology of Temporal Relations. - E. Boccardi

4. A Russellian Ontology of Time - E. Tegtmeier

5. McTaggart’s Error: Temporal Change - E. Tegtmeier

6. Three Flawed Distinctions in the Philosophy of Time - E. Tegtmeier

Part II A Defense of the R-theory

7. The Intelligibility of the R-theory - L. N. Oaklander

8. The Mind-Independence of Passage - L. N. Oaklander

9. Be Careful What You Wish For: A Reply to Craig - L. N. Oaklander

10. An R-theoretic Critique of (Moderate) Presentism - L. N. Oaklander

11. The Alleged Moral Desirability of Presentism? - L. N. Oaklander

Conclusion

Appendix: On the Experience of Time B. Russell

Erscheint lt. Verlag	26.12.2024
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	156 x 234 mm
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Erkenntnistheorie / Wissenschaftstheorie
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Metaphysik / Ontologie
ISBN-10	1-350-33984-9 / 1350339849
ISBN-13	978-1-350-33984-2 / 9781350339842
Zustand	Neuware