Parmenides reloaded
History and Philosophy of Physics
2011-09-26 v1 Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
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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Cite
@article{arxiv.1109.5134,
title = {Parmenides reloaded},
author = {Gustavo E. Romero},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1109.5134},
year = {2011}
}
Comments
11 pages, accepted for publication in Foundations of Science