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Trevor Teitel’s paper explores the philosophical foundations of spacetime substantivalism, a position in the philosophy of physics that asserts spacetime points (or regions) exist as independent entities, not just as…

Abstract This paper examines the philosophical implications of Saul Kripke’s interpretation of Wittgenstein’s rule-following paradox for artificial intelligence (AI). Central to this analysis is the question of whether AI systems,…

Abstract This paper explores the intricate relationship between consciousness and spacetime as informed by Einstein’s theory of relativity and philosophical perspectives on existence. We consider whether consciousness, as part of…

Abstract Dialetheism, the view that some contradictions are true, challenges one of the cornerstones of classical logic: the principle of non-contradiction. This paper offers an introduction to dialetheism, exploring its…

In his seminal 1963 paper, Is Justified True Belief Knowledge?, Edmund Gettier fundamentally challenged the long-standing definition of knowledge, which had been widely accepted in epistemology since at least the…

The ontological argument, first articulated by St. Anselm of Canterbury in the 11th century, is one of the most enduring attempts to prove the existence of God through reason alone.…

Abstract This paper proposes a new metaphysical framework, Meta-Modal Actuality, which reconceptualizes the relationship between actuality, possibility, and necessity. Moving beyond the static dichotomy of actual versus possible worlds, this…

Introduction Killing, as an act and concept, is at the heart of existence. It permeates the natural world, serves as a necessity for survival, and underpins many philosophical and moral…

Abstract The complexity of the universe is a profound source of wonder, offering insights into the intricate interplay of causality, contingency, and interconnectedness. Every human life, every event, and every…

Introduction Is it ever morally justifiable to bring a new life into the world, given the inevitable suffering that life entails? This question, ancient in its origin and sharpened by…