{"product_id":"9781350339880","title":"New Directions in the Russellian Theory of Time : Metaphysical and Ontological Investigations","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49651459096824,"sku":"00000_00000_00000_00000","price":78.23,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8208\/6904\/files\/9781350339880-1.jpg?v=1783851741","url":"https:\/\/kinokuniya.com.au\/products\/9781350339880","provider":"Books Kinokuniya Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}