What is an Infinite Regress Argument?

Authors

  • Claude Gratton

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22329/il.v18i2.2380

Keywords:

infinite regress, regress formula, triggering statement, output, vicious regress, benign regress, superfluous infinite regress, infinite regress of recurring problems and solutions

Abstract

I describe the general structure of most infinite regress arguments; introduce some basic vocabulary; present a working hypothesis of the nature and derivation of an infinite regress; apply this working hypothesis to various infinite regress arguments to explain why they fail to entail an infinite regress; describe a common mistake in attempting to derive certain infinite regresses; and examine how infinite regresses function as a premise.

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Published

1996-01-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 2 (1996)

Section

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