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1 online resource (386 p.) |
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Intro -- Preface -- Aims -- Structure -- Previous Work -- Hope -- Style and Format -- Acknowledgments -- Rights and Permissions -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Change, Classical Theism, and Neo-classical Theism -- 1.2.1 Change -- 1.2.2 Classical and Neo-classical Theism -- 1.2.3 Simplicity and Parthood -- 1.3 Classical Theistic Proofs -- 1.4 Dialectical Context -- 1.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Aquinas's First Way -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Validity -- 2.2.1 Reliance on (a) and (b) -- 2.2.2 Why This Reliance Is Problematic* -- 2.2.2.1 First Claim |
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2.2.2.2 Second Claim -- 2.3 A Path Forward? -- 2.4 Mind the Gap -- 2.4.1 Objection One -- 2.4.2 Objection Two -- 2.4.3 Objection Three -- 2.5 Summary Thus Far -- 2.6 Rejoinders -- 2.6.1 Act's Priority -- 2.6.2 Occam's Revenge -- 2.6.3 Particular and General Change -- 2.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Stage One of the Aristotelian Proof -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Dialectical Context -- 3.3 Premise (7) -- 3.4 Per se Chains -- 3.4.1 Undercutting Defeater -- 3.4.2 Objections -- 3.5 A Dilemma -- 3.6 Purely Actual -- 3.6.1 Action Follows Being -- 3.7 Conclusion -- References |
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Chapter 4: Existential Inertia and the Aristotelian Causal Principle -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 The Thesis -- 4.3 The Argument -- 4.4 Objection -- 4.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Existential Inertia: Thesis and Taxonomy -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Existential Inertia -- 5.3 Clarifying the Thesis -- 5.3.1 Scope -- 5.3.2 Persistence and Relativity Theory* -- 5.3.3 Modal Register -- 5.3.4 Dependence and Destruction -- 5.3.5 Metaphysical Accounts* -- 5.4 EIT* -- 5.4.1 Temporal Ontology* -- 5.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: The Metaphysics of Existential Inertia -- 6.1 Introduction |
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6.2 Tendency-Disposition Accounts -- 6.3 Transtemporal Accounts -- 6.3.1 Causal Simultaneity* -- 6.3.1.1 Objection -- 6.3.1.2 Preliminary Notes -- 6.3.1.3 Orthodox Relativity and Causal Simultaneity -- 6.3.1.4 Relativistic Alternatives to the Rescue? -- 6.3.1.5 Electromagnetic Interactions to the Rescue? -- 6.3.1.6 Electromagnetic Interactions: Reply #1 -- 6.3.1.7 Electromagnetic Interactions: Reply #2 -- 6.3.1.8 Electromagnetic Interactions: Reply #3 -- 6.3.1.9 Conclusion: Phew! -- 6.4 Law-Based Accounts -- 6.5 Necessity Accounts -- 6.6 No-Change Accounts -- 6.7 Conclusion -- References |
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Chapter 7: Existential Inertia: Motivations and Defense -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Motivating Inertial Persistence -- 7.2.1 Theoretical Virtues -- 7.2.2 Divine Temporality -- 7.2.3 Aristotelian Proof Argument -- 7.2.4 Probabilistic Argument -- 7.2.5 PMC Argument -- 7.3 Defending Inertial Persistence -- 7.3.1 Alleged Counterexamples -- 7.3.2 Red Chairs -- 7.3.3 Hsiao and Sanders -- 7.3.3.1 Counterexamples to EIT -- 7.3.3.2 First Metaphysical Argument -- 7.3.3.3 Second Metaphysical Argument -- 7.3.3.4 Third Metaphysical Argument -- 7.3.4 Proportionate Causality -- 7.3.5 Form-matter Interdependence |
| Summary |
This book critically assesses arguments for the existence of the God of classical theism, develops an innovative account of objects persistence, and defends new arguments against classical theism. The authors engage the following classical theistic proofs: Aquinass First Way, Aquinass De Ente argument, and Fesers Aristotelian, Neo-Platonic, Augustinian, Thomistic, and Rationalist proofs. The authors also provide the first systematic treatment of the existential inertia thesis. By connecting the thesis to relativity theory and recent developments in the philosophy of physics, and by developing a variety of novel existential-inertia-friendly explanations of persistence, they mount a formidable new case against classical theistic proofs. Finally, they defend new arguments against classical theism based on abstract objects and changing divine knowledge. The text appeals to students, researchers, and others interested in classical theistic proofs, the existence and nature of God, and the ultimate explanations of persistence, change, and contingency |
| Notes |
7.3.6 Contingent Natures |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed December 19, 2022) |
| Subject |
Existential phenomenology.
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Existential phenomenology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Linford, Daniel J
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| ISBN |
9783031193132 |
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303119313X |
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