The Metaphysics of Velocity

Philosophical Studies 112 (1):93 - 102 (2003)
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Some authors have recently arguedthat an objects velocity is logicallyindependent of its locations throughout time.Their aim is to deny the Russellianview that motion is merely a change oflocation, and to promote a rival account onwhich the connection between velocities andtrajectories is provided by the laws ofnature. I defend the Russellian view of motionagainst these attacks.

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Ulrich Meyer
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