Philosophy of Time: The Basics
1st Edition
Published on 30. May 2024
234 pages
978-1-003-83055-9 (ISBN)
Description
What is time? Does it pass? Is the future open? Why do we care? Philosophy of Time: The Basics doesn't answer these questions. It does give you an opinionated introduction to thinking a bit more deeply about them. Written in a way that assumes no philosophical background from its readers, this book looks at central topics in philosophy of time and shows how they relate to other time-related topics - from theoretical physics (without the maths!) to your own mortality. Additional questions include:
In what way is time different to space?
How long is the present?
Does the Theory of Relativity show time doesn't pass?
What makes time have a direction or 'arrow'?
Can you be harmed by your own death?
Allowing the reader to think more deeply about time, this book begins to untangle some of the most difficult knots in all of philosophy. It also provides practical advice to prospective time-travelers.
In what way is time different to space?
How long is the present?
Does the Theory of Relativity show time doesn't pass?
What makes time have a direction or 'arrow'?
Can you be harmed by your own death?
Allowing the reader to think more deeply about time, this book begins to untangle some of the most difficult knots in all of philosophy. It also provides practical advice to prospective time-travelers.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ebooks
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Reflowable
Illustrations
15 Line drawings, black and white; 15 Illustrations, black and white
ISBN-13
978-1-003-83055-9 (9781003830559)
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Graeme Forbes
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Person
Graeme A. Forbes has been working on philosophy of time for over a decade. He was Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Kent before going freelance in 2022. He remains an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Kent.
Content
Chapter 1: Change Chapter 2: Atoms or Continuity Chapter 3: Experiencing Change Chapter 4: Experiencing the Self Chapter 5: Simultaneity Chapter 6: The Arrow of Time Chapter 7: Fatalism Chapter 8: Time Bias Chapter 9: Rewriting History Chapter 10: Living in the Moment
