Infinite Regress Arguments

• Main Author: Wieland, Jan Willem (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Philosophy,
• Subjects: Philosophy.; Logic.; Philosophy and science.; Philosophy of Science.

This book on infinite regress arguments provides (i) an up-to-date overview of the literature on the topic, (ii) ready-to-use insights for all domains of philosophy, and (iii) two case studies to illustrate these insights in some detail. Infinite regress arguments play an important role in all domai...

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction
• 2. The Paradox Theory
• 3. The Failure Theory
• 4. Case Study: Carroll’s Tortoise
• 5. Case Study: Access and the Shirker Problem.