New Directions in the Russellian Theory of Time (eBook)

Metaphysical and Ontological Investigations

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

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2024
264 Seiten
Bloomsbury Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-350-33985-9 (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.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.11.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Erkenntnistheorie / Wissenschaftstheorie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Metaphysik / Ontologie
• ISBN-10: 1-350-33985-7 / 1350339857
• ISBN-13: 978-1-350-33985-9 / 9781350339859