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Deconstructing a Topological Sorites

In this paper I examine some difficulties with the argument presented as a topological sorites in Z. Weber and M. Colyvan, 'A topological sorites', Journal of Philosophy 107, 311-325. In particular, I suggest that the argument may be used to support the claim that sorites-type paradoxes ca...

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Published in:Philosophia mathematica 2013-10, Vol.21 (3), p.361-364
Main Author: Rizza, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:In this paper I examine some difficulties with the argument presented as a topological sorites in Z. Weber and M. Colyvan, 'A topological sorites', Journal of Philosophy 107, 311-325. In particular, I suggest that the argument may be used to support the claim that sorites-type paradoxes cannot arise in a cohesive environment. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0031-8019
1744-6406
DOI:10.1093/philmat/nkt025