Emiliano Boccardi, L. Nathan Oaklander, Erwin Tegtmeier

New Directions in the Russellian Theory of Time (eBook, ePUB)

Metaphysical and Ontological Investigations

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781350339866
• Artikelnr.: 72251903

Autorenporträt

Emiliano Boccardi is Visiting Professor at the Federal University of Bahia, Brazil.

Inhaltsangabe

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