The Structure of Time

abstract objects adequate adopt argue argument assertions assigned assumption beginning C₁ C₂ causal chapter characterization claim clock events committed concept construal construed context Conventionalist date causality defined dense discrete duration E₂ empirical equivalence classes equivalence relation existence explication F₁ F₂ finite given Grünbaum Harshland hold hypothesis identity of indiscernibles incoherent infinite instants interval involves isochronic Leibniz linear Lorentz transformations mathematical matter measure memory impressions metrication non-beginning non-unified notion Objectivist occur ontological parameter period Philosophy physical correlate physical system physical theory Platonist Pleasantville poral position possible world postulates principle Prior propositions question real numbers reason reductionism reductionist reference regard relative represent sense sequence simultaneous space spacetime spatial standard topology sub-set suppose Swinburne t₁ T₂ talk TEAC temporal items temporal order temporal relations temporal vacuum tense logic theoretical Theory of Relativity thesis things tion true truth truth-conditions truth-value underdetermination unified universe vacua