Hume on infinite divisibility and sensible extensionless...

Discusses David Hume's theory on the infinite divisibility of space and time. Details of Hume's doctrine of the sensible extensionless indivisibles; Principle argument against the infinite divisibility of extension; Requirements need to appreciate the force of Hume's argument; Analysis of Hume's ar...

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Published in:Journal of the History of Philosophy Vol. 34; no. 1; pp. 61 - 79
Main Author: Jacquette, Dale
Format: Article
Published: Johns Hopkins University Press Jan96
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