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9. Objects / E. Objects over Time / 4. Four-Dimensionalism

14963	Surely the past phases of a thing are not parts of the thing? [Broad]
	Full Idea: It is plainly contrary to common sense to say that the phases in the history of a thing are parts of the thing.
	From: C.D. Broad (Examination of McTaggart's Philosophy [1933], I.349-50), quoted by Richard Cartwright - Scattered Objects n18
	A reaction: Nicely expressed! To suggest that me ten years ago is a mere part of some huge me, or that you are only talking to a part of me now, is a very long way indeed from normal usage.