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<p>The block universe theory of time is commonly held to be incompatible with temporal becoming. This confuses Maudlin who upholds both eternalism and passage. The aim of this paper is to answer Maudlin’s plea for clarification by distinguishing four degrees of temporal becoming: (1) absolute becoming, (2) relational becoming, (3) presentist becoming, and (4) dynamic becoming. After discussing their respective compatibility with the block universe, I argue that Maudlin subscribes to a much more deflated form of temporal becoming as compared to most philosophers of time. Consequently, his form of becoming is compatible with the block universe, whereas the stronger forms of becoming are not.</p>

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Four Degrees of Temporal Becoming

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    2025年3月19日

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  • Pieter Thyssen

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The block universe theory of time is commonly held to be incompatible with temporal becoming. This confuses Maudlin who upholds both eternalism and passage. The aim of this paper is to answer Maudlin’s plea for clarification by distinguishing four degrees of temporal becoming: (1) absolute becoming, (2) relational becoming, (3) presentist becoming, and (4) dynamic becoming. After discussing their respective compatibility with the block universe, I argue that Maudlin subscribes to a much more deflated form of temporal becoming as compared to most philosophers of time. Consequently, his form of becoming is compatible with the block universe, whereas the stronger forms of becoming are not.