On the mathematics and metaphysics of the hole argument
arXiv:2110.04036
Abstract
We make some remarks on the mathematics and metaphysics of the hole argument, in response to a recent article in this journal by Weatherall ([2018]). Broadly speaking, we defend the mainstream philosophical literature from the claim that correct usage of the mathematics of general relativity 'blocks' the argument.
Forthcoming in British Journal for the Philosophy of Science