New Directions in the Russellian Theory of Time

Metaphysical and Ontological Investigations

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

AvEmiliano Boccardi,L. Nathan Oaklander,Erwin Tegtmeier

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2024-12-26
Mått162 x 240 x 20 mm
Vikt540 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor264
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781350339842

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PrefaceIntroductionPart 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. Oaklander11. The Alleged Moral Desirability of Presentism? - L. N. OaklanderConclusionAppendix: On the Experience of Time B. Russell