Davidson (1987) in 'Proofs for Eternity' shows Avicenna's argument terminates in a synchronic dependence relation, not a diachronic regress requiring an anti-infinite-regress principle.

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Anti-infinite-regress principle(as the philosophical assumption that Davidson argues is unnecessary for Avicenna's argument to work): A logical rule stating that you can't have an endless chain of causes or explanations—there must be something that stops the chain at some point.
Avicenna: Avicenna was a Persian philosopher and physician from around 1000 CE who became one of the most influential thinkers in history. He wrote extensively about logic, medicine, and metaphysics (the nature of reality), bridging Islamic and European thought during the Middle Ages. His medical encyclopedia was so respected that it remained the standard textbook in European universities for hundreds of years, and his philosophical ideas shaped how scholars in both the Islamic world and Europe understood knowledge and existence.
Davidson: # Davidson Davidson most commonly refers to **Donald Davidson** (1917-2003), an influential American philosopher known for his work on the philosophy of mind and language. He developed important theories about how our thoughts connect to the physical world and how we understand meaning in language and communication. His ideas have shaped modern philosophy by challenging the view that the mind is completely separate from physical reality.

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