Abstract
Various arguments have been put forward to show that Zeno-like paradoxes are still with us. A particularly interesting one involves a cube composed of colored slabs that geometrically decrease in thickness. We first point out that this argument has already been nullified by Paul Benacerraf. Then we show that nevertheless a further problem remains, one that withstands Benacerraf's critique. We explain that the new problem is isomorphic to two other Zeno-like predicaments: a problem described by Alper and Bridger in 1998 and a modified version of the problem that Benardete introduced in 1964. Finally, we present a solution to the three isomorphic problems.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-59 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Philosophical Studies |
Volume | 150 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug-2010 |
Keywords
- Zeno problems
- Benardete paradox
- DICHOTOMY