Descending Infinite Regress in Yemeni Philosophy
Journal Title: جستارهایی در فلسفه و کلام - Year 2013, Vol 45, Issue 90
Abstract
Infinite regress is among the most important philosophical issues which is imaginable in three forms: ascending, descending, and a combination of the two. Philosophers have considered the invalidity of infinite regress as based on two conditions: successive order of regression individuals to each other and the potential conjunction of all individuals in existence. Mīrdāmād believes that the condition for the potential conjunction of individuals does not include descent; thus, this regress is impossible in this respect. In contrast, Muḥaqqiq Sabzevārī and ‘Allāma Ṭabāṭabā’ī, each in some way reject this allegation. It is indicated in this article that what Mīrdāmād means is non-transmutation in terms of atemporal existence and the objections raised are incorrect.
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Sayyid MuḥAmmad MūSawī Baigi
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