New Directions in the Russellian Theory of Time: Metaphysical and Ontological Investigations

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Emiliano Boccardi (Federal University of Bahia, Brazil) L. Nathan Oaklander (University of Michigan-Flint, USA)

New Directions in the Russellian Theory of Time

Metaphysical and Ontological Investigations

Emiliano Boccardi (Federal University of Bahia, Brazil), L. Nathan Oaklander (University of Michigan-Flint, USA), Erwin Tegtmeier (University of Mannheim, Germany)

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Bloomsbury Academic
26 December 2024

Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology; Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge

The main debates in the philosophy of time have centred on whether A-theory, with events ordered by pastness, presentness and futurity, or B-theory, ordered by earlier than or later than, are equally fundamental. Emiliano Boccardi, L. Nathan Oaklander and Erwin Tegtmeier instead uphold the Russellian theory, or R-theory, and consider not only the fundamental differences but also its superiority. They argue McTaggart’s misinterpretation of Russell has led to a false dichotomy between the A- and B-theories, while exploring the connection between temporal relations, temporal facts and time.

In defence of the R-theory, they argue how it offers a metaphysical explanation of the nature of time, in addition to investigating whether ontological theories of time can be considered from a moral or existential point of view. Using an ontological approach, this volume clarifies what is mistaken about both theories can only be resolved by adopting a Russellian philosophy, reaching beyond the A-theory vs B-theory debate.

By: Emiliano Boccardi (Federal University of Bahia Brazil), L. Nathan Oaklander (University of Michigan-Flint, USA), Erwin Tegtmeier (University of Mannheim, Germany)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9781350339842
ISBN 10: 1350339849
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 26 December 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I: What is the R-Theory? Section A. Introduction to the R-theory 1. On the Difference between Temporal Ontology and the Ontology of Time 2. A Relational Ontology of Time 3. McTaggart’s Hidden Russellianism Section B. The Direction of Time: A Debate 4. Time and Order 5. The Intrinsic Direction of Time Part II: A Defense of the R-theory Section C. Metaphysical Objections 6. The Intelligibility of the R-theory 7. The Distinguishability of A-, B- and R-theories 8. An R-theoretic Account of Change Section D. Phenomenological Objections 1. Wishing it Were Some Other Time 2. Emotions and Psychological Attitudes on the R-theory 3. Is Presentism Ontologically or Morally Preferable than the R-theory? Appendix Bertrand Russell, “On the Experience of Time,” Monist, 25 (1915: 212-233). Notes Bibliography Index

Emiliano Boccardi is Visiting Professor at the Federal University of Bahia, Brazil. L. Nathan Oaklander is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Michigan-Flint, USA. Erwin Tegtmeier is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Mannheim, Germany.

Reviews for New Directions in the Russellian Theory of Time: Metaphysical and Ontological Investigations

This clearly written, fascinating study consolidates earlier work and goes further, returning to pivotal texts within the history of philosophy of time, and advancing new ideas about that thorniest of topics - time. -- Emily Thomas, Professor of Philosophy, Durham University, UK Three well-known philosophers of time and ontologists have joined forces to offer a very original and deep-searching defense of a Russellian approach to temporal matters. This is a most welcome contribution to the current lively debate on time in analytic philosophy. It deserves the highest consideration. -- Francesco Orilia, University of Macerata, Italy