Temporal Logic in the Talmud - Abraham, Michael

Résumé :
This book studies Talmudic temporal logic and compares it with the logic of time in contemporary law. Following a general introduction about the logical handling of time, the book examines several key Talmudic debates involving time. The book finds that we need multi-dimensional temporal models with backward causation and parallel histories. It seems that two major issues are involved: 1 Actions conditional about future actions (Tenayim), connecting with backward causality 2 Actions involving entities defined using future events (Breira), connecting with ideas from quantum Mechanics The book concludes with a general comparative discussion of the handling of time in general law and in the Talmud.

Biographie:
Michael Abraham was born, raised, and educated in southwest Virginia. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has one adult daughter and currently he lives in Blacksburg with his wife, two dogs and four motorcycles. He is the author of seven other books.