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Full Idea
It appears to be impossible to complete an infinite series of tasks, since such a series has, by definition, no last member.
Gist of Idea
An infinite series of tasks can't be completed because it has no last member
Source
E.J. Lowe (A Survey of Metaphysics [2002], p.290)
Book Ref
Lowe,E.J.: 'A Survey of Metaphysics' [OUP 2002], p.290
A Reaction
This pinpoints the problem. So are there infinite tasks in a paradox of subdivision like the Achilles?