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It’s not the end of the world: when a subtraction argument for metaphysical nihilism fails.
- Source :
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Analysis . Jan2011, Vol. 71 Issue 1, p44-53. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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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.
- Subjects :
- *NIHILISM
*METAPHYSICS
*PHILOSOPHY
*EVIDENCE
*ARGUMENT
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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