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It’s not the end of the world: when a subtraction argument for metaphysical nihilism fails.

Authors :
Hoffmann, Aviv
Source :
Analysis. Jan2011, Vol. 71 Issue 1, p44-53. 10p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article demonstrates that the alleged proof of G. Rodriguez-Pereyra rests on a false assumption. In this assumption, it stated that if there are no concrete objects, then there are no concrete objects. A definition of metaphysical nihilism is presented, referring to a thesis that there could have been no concrete objects. The three premises for the subtraction argument for metaphysical nihilism is listed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00032638
Volume :
71
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Analysis
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
69899674
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/analys/anq111