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Authors: Proudfoot, Diane

Dyke,# H., Proudfoot, D. & Copeland, J. (2001) Temporal Parts and Their Individuation. (2001). Analysis 61 (4):289–293.

Area: Metaphysics
Kw: Three- and Four- Dimensionalism

Analyzes the concept of four-dimensionalism which holds that a physical object exhibiting identity across time is a four-dimensional whole composed of briefer four-dimensional objects or temporal parts. Arguments presented by philosopher Peter van Inwagen to refute the theory of four-dimensionalism; Weaknesses of Inwagen's arguments.

Thanks to the Australasian Association of Philosophy and Macquarie University.

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