Descending Infinite Regress in Yemeni Philosophy

Document Type : علمی پژوهشی

Author

• Sayyid Muḥammad Mūsawī baigi

10.22067/philosophy.v45i1.8354

Abstract

Infinite regress is among the most important philosophical issues which is imaginable in three forms: ascending, descending, and a combination of the two. Philosophers have considered the invalidity of infinite regress as based on two conditions: successive order of regression individuals to each other and the potential conjunction of all individuals in existence. Mīrdāmād believes that the condition for the potential conjunction of individuals does not include descent; thus, this regress is impossible in this respect. In contrast, Muḥaqqiq Sabzevārī and ‘Allāma Ṭabāṭabā’ī, each in some way reject this allegation. It is indicated in this article that what Mīrdāmād means is non-transmutation in terms of atemporal existence and the objections raised are incorrect.

Keywords

• ascending and descending infinite regress
• atemporal conjunction
• objective predetermination

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