Papers on Time and Tense [Paperback]

This is a revised and expanded edition of a seminal work in the logic and philosophy of time, originally published in 1968. Arthur N. Prior (1914-1969) was the founding father of temporal logic, and his book offers an excellent introduction to the fundamental questions in the field. Several important papers have been added to the original selection, as well as a comprehensive bibliography of Prior's work and an illuminating interview with his widow, Mary Prior. In addition, the Polish logic which made Prior's writings difficult for many readers has been replaced by standard logical notation. This new edition will secure the classic status of the book.

Editor's Introduction
Prior's Preface to the Second Edition
1. Changes in Events and Changes in Things
2. Fugitive Truth
3. On Spurious Egocentricity
4. The Formalities of Omniscience
5. Contemplation and Action
6. The Consequences of Actions
7. Limited Indeterminism
8. Identifiable Individuals
9. Time, Existence and Identity
10. Recent Advances in Tense Logic
11. Tense Logic and the Logic of Earlier and Later
12. The Logic of Ending Time
13. Stratified Metric Tense Logic
14. 'Now'
15. Tensed Propositions as Predicates
16. Quasi-Propositions and Quasi Individuals
17. Egocentric Logic
18. Worlds, Times and Selves
19. Tense-Logic for Non-Permanent Existents
20. Modal Logic and the Logic of Applicability
1.AppendicesLife and Work of Arthur N. Prior: 'An Interview with Mary Prior'
2. Bibliography of A. N. Prior's Writings