Infinite Regress of Recurring Questions and Answers

Abstract

I examine a number of infinite regress arguments whose infinite regresses are presented or described in terms of recurring questions and answers in order to determine whether such recurring questions have any role in generating these infinite regresses, or in disqualifying the recurring answers. I argue that despite the existence of such infinite regress arguments and the suggestions of some philosophers, these recurring questions have no such roles. Some ways of handling these infinite regress arguments are then proposed.

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Claude Gratton
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Infinte Regress Arguments.Claude Gratton - 2009 - Dordrecht, Netherland: Springer.

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