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The metaphysics of space-time substantivalism.

Focuses on several issues and arguments which can be classified as metaphysical or interpretative which are relevant to the question of how to understand the claim that space-time in Einstein's General Theory of Relativity is a substantial entity. Manifold substantivalism; Substantivalism and primit...

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Published in:Journal of Philosophy Vol. 93; no. 1; pp. 5 - 28
Main Author: Hoefer, Carl
Format: Article
Published: Journal of Philosophy Inc. Jan1996
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