Is there a defensible argument for the non-existence of time?
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"And is that really a fair analogue? One of the central features of time as an A-series is that the 'present' is moving.""Then assume that I'm growing. It doesn't really affect the point made.""Well it's certainly an interesting thought.""But do you agree now, that McTaggart's argument is flawed?""It certainly does seem convincing, and I can't immediately think of a way in which your argument is fallacious. I'll reserve judgement for now: it would, after all, be awfully arrogant of you to make me just accept your argument willy-nilly.""That is true, and I hope, after reflection, you do come to share my opinion. But whatever happens, at least it's been an enjoyable discussion."
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"Metaphysics," Peter van Inwagen, Westview Press, 2002.