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Temporal Logic in the Talmud
Overview
This book studies Talmudic temporal logic and compares it with the logic of time in contemporary law. Following a general introduction about the logical handling of time, the book examines several key Talmudic debates involving time. The book finds that we need multi-dimensional temporal models with backward causation and parallel histories. It seems that two major issues are involved: 1 Actions conditional about future actions (Tenayim), connecting with backward causality 2 Actions involving entities defined using future events (Breira), connecting with ideas from quantum Mechanics The book concludes with a general comparative discussion of the handling of time in general law and in the Talmud.
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- ISBN-13: 9781848900233
- ISBN-10: 1848900236
- Publisher: College Publications
- Publish Date: April 2011
- Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 1.44 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.43 pounds
- Page Count: 668
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