Parthood Simpliciter vs. Temporary Parthood
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Starting from the formal characterization of fourdimensionalism (perdurantism) provided by Theodore Sider, I study the interconnections between the theories of parthood simpliciter (classical mereologies) and the theories of temporary parthood (parthood at a time). On the basis of this formal analysis, I propose a definition of temporary parthood in terms of parthood simpliciter that does not commit to the existence of temporal parts. In this way, I hope this definition can be accepted by endurantists.
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