On the mathematics and metaphysics of the hole argument
Abstract
We make some remarks on the mathematics and metaphysics of the hole argument, in response to a recent article in this journal by Weatherall ([2018]). Broadly speaking, we defend the mainstream philosophical literature from the claim that correct usage of the mathematics of general relativity 'blocks' the argument.
- Publication:
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arXiv e-prints
- Pub Date:
- October 2021
- DOI:
- 10.48550/arXiv.2110.04036
- arXiv:
- arXiv:2110.04036
- Bibcode:
- 2021arXiv211004036P
- Keywords:
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- Physics - History and Philosophy of Physics;
- General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
- E-Print:
- Forthcoming in British Journal for the Philosophy of Science