Papers on Time and Tense
This is a revised and expanded edition of a seminal work in the logic and philosophy of time, originally published in 1968. Arthur N. Prior (1914-1969) was the founding father of temporal logic, and his book offers an excellent introduction to the fundamental questions in the field. Several important papers have been added to the original selection, as well as a comprehensive bibliography of Prior's work and an illuminating interview with his widow, Mary Prior. In addition, the Polish logic which made Prior's writings difficult for many readers has been replaced by standard logical notation. This new edition will secure the classic status of the book.
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Papers on Time and Tense
This is a revised and expanded edition of a seminal work in the logic and philosophy of time, originally published in 1968. Arthur N. Prior (1914-1969) was the founding father of temporal logic, and his book offers an excellent introduction to the fundamental questions in the field. Several important papers have been added to the original selection, as well as a comprehensive bibliography of Prior's work and an illuminating interview with his widow, Mary Prior. In addition, the Polish logic which made Prior's writings difficult for many readers has been replaced by standard logical notation. This new edition will secure the classic status of the book.
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Papers on Time and Tense

Papers on Time and Tense

Overview

This is a revised and expanded edition of a seminal work in the logic and philosophy of time, originally published in 1968. Arthur N. Prior (1914-1969) was the founding father of temporal logic, and his book offers an excellent introduction to the fundamental questions in the field. Several important papers have been added to the original selection, as well as a comprehensive bibliography of Prior's work and an illuminating interview with his widow, Mary Prior. In addition, the Polish logic which made Prior's writings difficult for many readers has been replaced by standard logical notation. This new edition will secure the classic status of the book.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780199256075
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 04/17/2003
Edition description: REV
Pages: 342
Product dimensions: 8.48(w) x 5.44(h) x 0.74(d)

Table of Contents

Editor's IntroductionPrior's Preface to the Second Edition1. Changes in Events and Changes in Things2. Fugitive Truth3. On Spurious Egocentricity4. The Formalities of Omniscience5. Contemplation and Action6. The Consequences of Actions7. Limited Indeterminism8. Identifiable Individuals9. Time, Existence and Identity10. Recent Advances in Tense Logic11. Tense Logic and the Logic of Earlier and Later12. The Logic of Ending Time13. Stratified Metric Tense Logic14. 'Now'15. Tensed Propositions as Predicates16. Quasi-Propositions and Quasi Individuals17. Egocentric Logic18. Worlds, Times and Selves19. Tense-Logic for Non-Permanent Existents20. Modal Logic and the Logic of Applicability1. Appendices2. Bibliography of A. N. Prior's Writings
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