Infinity and Metaphysics

In Robin Le Poidevin, Simons Peter, McGonigal Andrew & Ross P. Cameron (eds.), The Routledge Companion to Metaphysics. New York: Routledge. pp. 430-439 (2009)
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This introduction to the roles infinity plays in metaphysics includes discussion of the nature of infinity itself; infinite space and time, both in extent and in divisibility; infinite regresses; and a list of some other topics in metaphysics where infinity plays a significant role.

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Cantorian Set Theory and Limitation of Size.Michael Hallett - 1984 - Oxford, England: Clarendon Press.
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