infinite regress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A regress into an infinite sequence of propositions in an attempt to found the truth of the proposition Pᵢ on the truth of the proposition Pᵢ₊₁.

Word forms

infinite regress infinite regresses
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