Anaximander and the multiple successive worlds thesis: A discussion note

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Abstract

Many commentators suppose that Anaximander subscribes to a multiple worlds thesis. In particular, they assume that: either Anaximander accepts that there are innumerable co-existent worlds, or he accepts that there are innumerable successive worlds. The first of these interpretations has been shown to be problematic. In this discussion note I present two new arguments against the multiple successive worlds reading of Anaximander, with the intent to buttress a single world reconstruction of his cosmology.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)288-302
Number of pages15
JournalOrganon F
Volume17
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Keywords

  • Anaximander
  • Aristotle
  • Governing power of the unlimited
  • Multiple co-existent worlds
  • Multiple successive worlds
  • Simplicius
  • Theophrastus
  • Unlimited

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