Document Type : Research
Authors
1 phd student of the Department of Philosophy of Science, Tarbiat Modares University
2 Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Tarbiat Modares University
Abstract
The theory of ground is committed to the grounding facts. As they contain non-fundamental notions, they must be grounded in something. Zero Grounding Account believes it is possible to show that by relating grounding and metaphysical argument these facts are zero-grounded. We want to introduce this theory and defend it against some challenges. The first challenge is some chains that are produced in the theory and could threaten the well-foundedness of ground. The second challenge is that Zero Grounding Account is not unionist which means ground and metaphysical explanation are not the same. The third challenge is the possibility of accordance of this theory and essentialism.
The theory of ground is committed to the grounding facts. As they contain non-fundamental notions, they must be grounded in something. Zero Grounding Account believes it is possible to show that by relating grounding and metaphysical argument these facts are zero-grounded. We want to introduce this theory and defend it against some challenges. The first challenge is some chains which are produced in the theory and could threaten the well-foundedness of ground. The second challenge is that Zero Grounding Account is not unionist which means ground and metaphysical explanation are not the same. The third challenge is the possibility of accordance with this theory and essentialism.
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