Infinite Regress

In Indian logic, one of the fallacies to be
avoided in constructing an argument.
An infinite regress is not only an infinite
series, but one in which there is no final
cause to make it happen or not happen.
A standard Western example of an
infinite regress is the man who informs
the philosopher that the world is supported on the back of a giant tortoise.
Upon being asked what supported the
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tortoise, the man replies, “another
tortoise.” Several similar queries bring
the same reply, until in frustration
the man bursts out “It’s no use trying to
trick me—after this, it is tortoises all
the way down!”
In an Indian context, the infinite
regress fallacy is seen as an extended
case of the fallacy of self-residence, and
equally objectionable.