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  • Philosophy of Time

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  • The Growing Block Theory of time (GBT) posits that only the present exists objectively.
  • A prominent challenge to GBT is the 'epistemic objection', questioning our ability to know we are in the objective present.
  • Existing responses to the epistemic objection by Merricks, Forrest, and Correia & Rosenkranz are critiqued.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and analyze the epistemic objection against the Growing Block Theory of time.
  • To evaluate traditional attempts to resolve this objection.
  • To present a new solution to the epistemic objection based on bare particulars.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical argumentation and conceptual analysis.
  • Critique of existing literature on the philosophy of time.
  • Development of a novel metaphysical framework involving bare particulars.

Main Results:

  • The epistemic objection poses a significant challenge to the Growing Block Theory of time.
  • Traditional solutions to the epistemic objection are found to be inadequate.
  • The passage of time implies an anti-essentialist view of natural kinds.
  • A new solution to the epistemic objection is proposed, utilizing the concept of bare particulars.

Conclusions:

  • The epistemic objection necessitates a re-evaluation of the Growing Block Theory of time.
  • Bare particulars offer a promising foundation for defending the Growing Block Theory against epistemic skepticism.
  • The proposed solution supports an anti-essentialist understanding of natural kinds in the context of temporal passage.