New Directions in the Russellian Theory of Time

Name: New Directions in the Russellian Theory of Time
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By Emiliano Boccardi

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The main debates in the philosophy of time have centred on whetherA-theory, with events ordered by pastness, presentness and futurity, orB-theory, ordered by earlier than or later than, are equally fundamental.Emiliano Boccardi, L. Nathan Oaklander and Erwin Tegtmeier insteaduphold the Russellian theory, or R-theory, and consider not only thefundamental differences but also its superiority. They argue McTaggart'smisinterpretation of Russell has led to a false dichotomy between the AandB-theories, while exploring the connection between temporal relations,temporal facts and time.In defence of the R-theory, they argue how it offers a metaphysicalexplanation of the nature of time, in addition to investigating whetherontological theories of time can be considered from a moral or existentialpoint of view. Using an ontological approach, this volume clarifies what ismistaken about both theories can only be resolved by adopting a Russellianphilosophy, reaching beyond the A-theory vs B-theory debate.

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Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 264
Release Date:: 2024-12-26
Publication Date:: 2024-12-26
Publisher:: Bloomsbury Publishing plc
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1350339849
ISBN13:: 9781350339842
Weight:: 564 g
Height:: 161 cm
Width:: 240 cm
Thickness:: 19 cm

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