Temporal quantifier relativism

In this paper, I introduce a quantifier-pluralist theory of time, temporal quantifier relativism. Temporal quantifier relativism includes a restricted quantifier for every instantaneous moment of time. Though it flies in the face of orthodoxy, it compares favorably to rival theories of time. To demo...

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Published inInquiry (Oslo) Vol. ahead-of-print; no. ahead-of-print; pp. 1 - 28
Main Author Finocchiaro, Peter
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 16.05.2023
Subjects
eternalism
ontology
passage of time
Quantifier pluralism
temporary intrinsics
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Summary:In this paper, I introduce a quantifier-pluralist theory of time, temporal quantifier relativism. Temporal quantifier relativism includes a restricted quantifier for every instantaneous moment of time. Though it flies in the face of orthodoxy, it compares favorably to rival theories of time. To demonstrate this, I first develop the basic syntax and semantics of temporal quantifier relativism. I then compare the theory to its rivals on three issues: the passage of time, the analysis of change, and temporal ontology.
ISSN:0020-174X
1502-3923
DOI:10.1080/0020174X.2023.2213730