Romero, Gustavo E. (2012) Parmenides reloaded. Foundations of Science, 17. pp. 291-299. ISSN 1233-1821

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Abstract

I argue for a four dimensional, non-dynamical view of space-time, where
becoming is not an intrinsic property of reality. This view has many features in
common with the Parmenidean conception of the universe. I discuss some recent
objections to this position and I offer a comparison of the Parmenidean space-time
with an interpretation of Heraclitus' thought that presents no major antagonism

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Item Type:	Published Article or Volume
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Romero, Gustavo E. gustavo.esteban.romero@gmail.com
Keywords:	Space-time - gravitation - relativity - determinism - pre-socratics
Subjects:	General Issues > Determinism/Indeterminism Specific Sciences > Physics > Relativity Theory General Issues > Theory Change
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. Gustavo E. Romero
Date Deposited:	15 Jan 2018 16:11
Last Modified:	15 Jan 2018 16:11
Item ID:	14293
Journal or Publication Title:	Foundations of Science
Publisher:	Springer
DOI or Unique Handle:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10699-011-9272-5
Subjects:	General Issues > Determinism/Indeterminism Specific Sciences > Physics > Relativity Theory General Issues > Theory Change
Date:	2012
Page Range:	pp. 291-299
Volume:	17
ISSN:	1233-1821
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/14293

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