Anaximander and the Multiple Successive Worlds Thesis
Anaximander and the Multiple Successive Worlds Thesis
Author(s): Christos Y. PanayidesSubject(s): Metaphysics, Ancient Philosphy
Published by: Filozofický ústav SAV
Keywords: Anaximander; Aristotle; Theophrastus; Simplicius; multiple successive worlds; multiple co-existent worlds; the unlimited; the governing power of the unlimited;
Summary/Abstract: Many commentators suppose that Anaximander subscribes to a multiple worlds thesis. In particular, they assume that: either Anaximander accepts that there are innumerable co-existent worlds, or he accepts that there are innumerable successive worlds. The first of these interpretations has been shown to be problematic. In this discussion note I present two new arguments against the multiple successive worlds reading of Anaximander, with the intent to buttress a single world reconstruction of his cosmology.
Journal: Organon F
- Issue Year: 17/2010
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 288-302
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English