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Adolf Grünbaum analysis assertion assume assumption asymmetry axioms ball boundary conditions branch systems canonical equations causal chains causal theory claim classical theory closed causal chains compresence concept of number considered coordinates defined describing determinism direction discussion distinguishable E₁ E₂ earlier entropy ergodic hypothesis example existence explication fact finite flow formal system genidentical genidentically related given H-explanation imply independent instants interaction interpretation involving irreversible processes J. J. C. Smart k-connectedness Kant language later laws Leibniz Liouville's theorem logical low entropy means molecules n-chain natural number notion observed occur particles Patrick Suppes Peano's postulates phase point phase space Philosophy Philosophy of Space physical objects position possible presuppose primitive relation primitive symbol priori probability lattice probability metric problem quantum question random real numbers records Reichenbach and Grünbaum reversibility objection sense signal space-time spatial specious present speed statement statistical theorem theory of relativity thermodynamics tion true universe