Philoponus and the subtraction argument
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Date
2015
Authors
Nanasi, Kieran
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Modern Greek Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand
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Abstract
The subtraction argument for the existence of an empty world has been challenged in
the case of where the world has an infinite number of objects. Drawing on the reconstruction
of Philoponus’ traversal argument by George Couvalis (2013). I argue that a
subtraction argument based around time units can adequately deal with worlds that
are inhabited by an infinite number of objects.
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Greek studies, Philosophy
Citation
Nanasi, K., 2015. Philoponus and the subtraction argument. In: M. Tsianikas, G. Couvalis and M. Palaktsoglou (eds.) "Reading, interpreting, experiencing: an inter-cultural journey into Greek letters". Modern Greek Studies Association of New Zealand, 23-32.