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Universe, logic, philosophy: The universe contains all objects to which a theory, a model or a discourse refers. See also universe of discourse, exterior/interior, self-reference, paradoxes, domains, scope, totality, wholes, levels/order, description levels.
B. In cosmology, the universe is the totality of space, time, matter and energy that exists on a cosmic scale. See also space, time, spacetime, curved space, matter._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Michael Esfeld on Universe - Dictionary of Arguments
I 231 ~ Block Universe/Esfeld: existence is not relative to time/place: but the objective relations before/after are. Existence contains only events, not things. An object has spatial, but not temporal parts. An event has both spatial and temporal parts. Esfeld: only objects can be at rest/in motion. >Ontology, >Events, >Objects, >Motion, >Continuants, >Temporal identity, >Parts._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Es I M. Esfeld Holismus Frankfurt/M 2002 |