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Grounding is not a Strict Order

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 September 2015

GONZALO RODRIGUEZ-PEREYRA
GONZALO RODRIGUEZ-PEREYRA*
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UNIVERSITY OF OXFORDgonzalo.rp21@gmail.com
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Abstract:

The paper argues that grounding is neither irreflexive nor asymmetric nor transitive. In arguing for that conclusion the paper also argues that truthmaking is neither irreflexive nor asymmetric nor transitive.

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metaphysicsontologymetametaphysics

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Journal of the American Philosophical Association , Volume 1 , Issue 3 , Fall 2015 , pp. 517 - 534
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Copyright © American Philosophical Association 2015 

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